8.1.3 The RPT on a PIM-SM Network Fails to Forward Data
Common Causes
This fault is commonly caused by one of the following causes:
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The unicast route from the multicast device to the RP is unavailable.
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The RP addresses on multicast devices are inconsistent.
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The downstream interface on the multicast device does not receive any (*, G) Join
messages.
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PIM-SM is not enabled on interfaces.
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The RPF route to RP is incorrect, for example, the unicast route contains a loop.
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Configurations are incorrect, for example, the configurations of the TTL, MTU, or multicast
boundary are improper.
Troubleshooting Flowchart
After a PIM-SM network is configured, the RPT cannot forward data.
shows the troubleshooting flowchart.
Huawei AR2200-S Series Enterprise Routers
Troubleshooting
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