
in links. An NQA test instance is used to detect the link status to allow a fast link switchover
after a fault occurs in a link. This switchover helps prevent prolonged service interruptions.
2.6.1 Before You Start
Before configuring NQA for static IPv4 routes, familiarize yourself with the usage scenario,
complete the pre-configuration tasks, and obtain the required data.
Applicable Environment
In real world situations, the link status is monitored for network stability. If an active link fails,
traffic switches to a standby link to ensure non-stop traffic forwarding. The Address Resolution
Protocol (ARP) probe function and BFD are usually used to detect link faults. In addition, Interior
Gateway Protocol (IGP) convergence helps reveal link faults. In certain situations, the preceding
methods are unsuitable. For example:
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If only one link, not every link, on the network needs to be monitored, the ARP detection
is unsuitable.
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If any device on the network does not support BFD, BFD is unavailable.
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If either end of a link is a Layer 2 device, dynamic routing protocols cannot be deployed.
As a result, no IGP convergence occurs.
In these situations, NQA for static IPv4 routes can be configured to detect link faults. It can be
used to detect faults in links where Layer 2 devices reside and take effect even if only one of the
two communicating devices supports NQA.
If a fault occurs, an NQA test instance can immediately detect the fault and instruct the system
to delete the associated static route from the IP routing table. Traffic is then forwarded along
another path.
Pre-configuration Tasks
Before configuring NQA for static IPv4 routes, complete the following task:
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Configuring link layer protocol parameters and IP addresses for interfaces to ensure that
the link layer protocol on the interfaces is Up
Data Preparation
To configure NQA for static IPv4 routes, you need the following data.
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Data
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Administrator name and name of an NQA test instance
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Destination IP address of the NQA test instance
3
Destination network address and mask
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Next hop IPv4 address or outbound interface for a static route
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