enable bgp neighbor use-ip-router-alert
ExtremeWare XOS 11.5 supports only the Summit X450 family of switches and the BlackDiamond 8800 series switch.
ExtremeWare XOS 11.5 Command Reference Guide
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enable bgp neighbor use-ip-router-alert
enable bgp neighbor [all | <remoteaddr>] use-ip-router-alert
Description
Enables the router alert IP option in outgoing BGP messages to the specified neighbor.
Syntax Description
Default
Disabled.
Usage Guidelines
This command will force the IP layer of ExtremeWare XOS to insert the IP Router Alert Option field in
all the outbound BGP messages. IP packets with IP Router Alert option in them examined closely by all
the intermediate routers in the transit path, thereby causing transmit delays.
Example
The following command enables the feature:
enable bgp neighbor 192.168.1.17 use-ip-router-alert
History
This command was first available in ExtremeWare XOS 10.1.
This command required an Advanced Core license in ExtremeWare XOS 11.1.
Platform Availability
This command is available on platforms with a Core or an Advanced Core license.
all
Specifies all neighbors.
remoteaddr
Specifies an IP address of a BGP neighbor.