3 Configuring the Switch

Configuring the Open Shortest Path First Protocol

Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) is more suited for large area networks which experience frequent changes in the links. It also handles subnets much better than RIP. OSPF protocol actively tests the status of each link to its neighbors to generate a shortest path tree, and builds a routing table based on this information. OSPF then utilizes IP multicast to propagate routing information. A separate routing area scheme is also used to further reduce the amount of routing traffic.

Note: The OSPF protocol implemented in this device is based on Version 2 (RFC 2328). It also supports Version 1 (RFC 1583) compatibility mode to ensure that the same method is used to calculate summary route costs throughout the network when older OSPF routers exist; as well as the not-so-stubby area option (RFC 1587).

stub

ABR

ABR

NSSA

backbone

ABR

isolated area

ABR

virtual link

normal area

ASBR

ASBR

Autonomous System A

ASBR

Router

external network

Autonomous System B

Command Usage

OSPF looks at more than just the simple hop count. When adding the shortest path to any node into the tree, the optimal path is chosen on the basis of delay, throughput and connectivity. OSPF utilizes IP multicast to reduce the amount of routing traffic required when sending or receiving routing path updates. The separate routing area scheme used by OSPF further reduces the amount of routing traffic, and thus inherently provides another level of routing protection. In addition, all routing protocol exchanges can be authenticated. Finally, the OSPF algorithms have been tailored for efficient operation in TCP/IP Internets.

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ES4649, ES4625 specifications

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