Command Reference Guide Global Configuration Mode Command Set
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router pim-spars e

Use the router pim-sparse command to globally enable protocol-independent multicast (PIM) on the unit
and to enter the PIM Sparse Configuration mode. Refer to the section Router (PIM Sparse) Configuration
Command Set on page 834 for more information on the subcom mands for PIM Sparse Configuration
mode.
Syntax Description
No subcommands.
Default Values
No default values necessary for this command.
Applicable Platforms
This command applies to the NetVanta 2000 and 5000 and Total Access 900 Series units.
Functional Notes
Additional comma nd s for PIM ar e fo und in th e re lat ed inte rfa ce config ur at ion mo de s. Se e the
ip pim-sparse commands in sections such as Ethernet Interface Configuration Command Set on page
527, Frame Relay Sub-Interface Config Command Set on page 714, HDLC Command Set on page 782,
Loopback Interfac e Configuration Command Set on page 846, PPP Interface Configuration Command Set
on page 883, Tunnel Configura tion Command Set on page 967, and VLAN Interface Config Command Set
on page 668 for more information.
Command History
Release 11.1 Command was introduced.
Usage Examples
The following example uses the router pim-sparse command to enter the PIM Sparse Configuration
mode:
(config)#router pim-sparse
(config-pim-sparse)#