Command Reference Guide BGP Configuration Command Set
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bgp fast-external-fallover

Use the bgp fast-external-fallover command to enable the fast-external-fallover feature.
Syntax Description
No subcommands.
Default Values
By default, this command is enabled.
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
When enabled, if the link interface over which the router is communicating with a BGP peer goes down, the
BGP session with that peer is immediately cleared. When fallover is disabled and the link goes down, the
session is maintained until the BGP hold timer expires.
Usage Examples
The following example enables this option:
(config)#router bgp 1
(config-bgp)#bgp fast-external-fallover