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Aggregating Routes

Aggregation is the process of combining several different routes in such a way that a single route can be advertised, which minimizes the size of the routing table. You can configure aggregate routes in BGP either by redistributing an aggregate route into BGP or by creating an aggregate entry in the BGP routing table.

When a subnet is redistributed from an Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP) into BGP, only the network route is injected into the BGP table. By default, this automatic summarization is dis- abled. To define the route to aggregate, use the following commands:

>> # cfg/l3/bgp

(Specify BGP)

>> Border Gateway Protocol# aggr 1

(Specify aggregate list number)

>> BGP aggr 1

#

addr

(Enter aggregation network address)

>> BGP

aggr

1

#

mask

(Enter aggregation network mask)

>> BGP

aggr

1

#

ena

(Enable aggregation)

An example of creating a BGP aggregate route is shown in “Default Redistribution and Route Aggregation Example” on page 185.

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42C4911 specifications

Nortel Networks 42C4911 is a key hardware component designed to meet the needs of modern telecommunications infrastructure. As part of Nortel's extensive portfolio, the 42C4911 has made a significant impact on network design and operation, particularly in enterprises requiring reliable and efficient communication solutions.

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