Chapter 15
Configuring Multicast Services
Configuring GMRP
The following sections describe how to configure the GARP Multicast Registration Protocol (GMRP).
GMRP Software Requirements
GMRP requires software release 5.1 or later releases.
Default GMRP Configuration
Table 15-2
Table 15-2 GMRP Default Configuration
Feature
GMRP enable state
GMRP per-port enable state
GMRP forward all
GMRP registration
GARP/GMRP timers
Enabling GMRP Globally
You cannot enable GMRP if CGMP is enabled.
Note
To enable GMRP globally on the switch, perform this task in privileged mode:
Task
Step 1
Enable GMRP globally.
Step 2
Verify the configuration.
This example shows how to enable GMRP globally and verify the configuration:
Console> (enable) set gmrp enable
GMRP enabled.
Console> (enable) show gmrp configuration
Global GMRP Configuration:
GMRP Feature is currently enabled on this switch.
GMRP Timers (milliseconds):
Join = 200
Leave = 600
LeaveAll = 10000
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shows the default GMRP configuration.
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Default Value
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled on all ports
Normal on all ports
•
Join time: 200 ms
•
Leave time: 600 ms
•
Leaveall time: 10,000 ms
Command
set gmrp enable
show gmrp configuration
Configuring GMRP
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