Command Reference Guide Enable Mode Command Set
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debug ip bgp [events | in | out | keepalives | updates | updates quiet]

Use the debug ip bgp command to activate debug messages associated with IP Border Gateway Protocol
(BGP). Debug messages are displayed (real time) on the terminal (or Telnet) screen. Use the no form of
this command to disable the debug messages.
Syntax Description
events Displays significant BGP events su ch as a neighbor state change.
in/out Displays the same information as debug ip bgp, but limits messages to the
specified direct ion (in or out ).
keepalives Displays BGP keepalive packets.
updates Displays detailed information on BGP updates for all neighbors.
updates quiet Displays summary information about BGP neighbor updates. (Note: updates
quiet displays a one-line summary of what update displays in 104 lines.)
Default Values
By default, all debug messages in the AOS are disabled.
Applicable Platforms
This command applies to the NetVanta 300, 1000R, 2000, 3000, 4000, and 5000 and Total Access 900
Series units.
Command History
Release 8.1 Command was introduced.
Functional Notes
If no arguments are given, the debug ip bgp command displays general BGP events such as
sent/received message summaries, route processing actions, and results. Keepalive packets are not
debugged with this command.
Usage Examples
The following example enables debug messages on general outbound BGP messages and event s:
>enable
#debug ip bgp out
#07:42:39: BGP OUT 10.15.240.1[2]: Transmitting msg, type=UP DATE (2), len=142