ADTRAN 5000 Series spt-threshold <packets> infinity

Command Reference Guide Router (PIM Sparse) Configuration Command Set

spt-threshold <packets> infinity

Use the spt-threshold command to change the PIM Sparse Shortest Path Tree (SPT) threshold, which

specifies the number of packets the router sends using the rendezvous point (RP) before switching to the

SPT.

Syntax Description

<packets> Specifies the number of packets the routing switch sends using the RP

before switching to the SPT. Valid range: 1 to 4294967295.

infinity Causes all sources to use the shared RP tree.

Default Values

By default, the SPT threshold is set to 1 packet.

Applicable Platforms

This command applies to the NetVanta 2000 and 5000 and the Total Access 900 Series units.

Command History

Release 11.1 Command was introduced.

Usage Examples

The following example sets the SPT threshold at five packets:

(config)#router pim-sparse

(config-pim-sparse)#spt-threshold 5