BLADEOS 6.5.2 Application Guide

Influencing the Designated Router Selection

Using PIM-SM, All PIM-enabled IP interfaces are considered as potential Designate Routers (DR) for their domain. By default, the interface with the highest IP address on the domain is selected. However, if an interface is configured with a DR priority value, it overrides the IP address selection process. If more than one interface on a domain is configured with a DR priority, the one with the highest number is selected.

Use the following commands to configure the DR priority value (Interface IP mode):

RS G8124(config)# interface ip <Interface number>

RS G8124(config-ip-if)# ip pim dr-priority<value (0-4294967294)>RS G8124(config-ip-if)# exit

Note – A value of 0 (zero) specifies that the G8124 will not act as the DR. This setting requires the G8124 to be connected to a peer that has a DR priority setting of 1 or higher in order to ensure that a DR will be present in the network.

Specifying a Bootstrap Router

Using PIM-SM, a Bootstrap Router (BSR) is a PIM-capable router that hosts the election of the RP from available candidate routers. For each PIM-enabled IP interface, the administrator can set the preference level for which the local interface becomes the BSR:

RS G8124(config)# interface ip <Interface number>

RS G8124(config-ip-if)# ip pim cbsr-preference<-1 to 255> RS G8124(config-ip-if)# exit

A value of 255 highly prefers the local interface as a BSR. A value of -1 indicates that the local interface should not act as a BSR.

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G8124-E, G8124 specifications

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One of the key features of the Blade ICE G8124 is its high port density. This networking device typically offers 24 ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet, ensuring that businesses can connect numerous devices without requiring extensive physical space. The design is also scalable, accommodating future expansion as organizational needs grow.

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In terms of security, the Blade ICE G8124 provides robust measures to protect the network. It supports features such as Access Control Lists (ACLs), port security, and VLANs, allowing administrators to segment the network and restrict unauthorized access. These security capabilities are vital in today’s landscape, where cyber threats are increasingly common.

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