Configure Stub Area Metrics Advertised by an ABR

Configure metrics to control the use of routes in a routing domain.

Before you begin

  • Enable OSPF globally.

  • Ensure that the port uses an IP address.

  • Change the VRF instance as required to configure OSPF on a specific VRF instance. The VRF must have an RP trigger of OSPF. Not all parameters are configurable on non-default VRFs.

Procedure

  1. In the navigation pane, expand Configuration > IP.
  2. Select OSPF.
  3. Select the Stub Area Metrics tab.
  4. Double-click the metric value to specify a new metric speed for the required stub areas.
  5. Select Apply.

Stub Area Metrics Field Descriptions

Use the data in the following table to use the Stub Area Metrics tab.

Name

Description

AreaId

Specifies the 32-bit identifier for the stub area.

TOS

Specifies the type of service associated with the metric.

Metric

Specifies the metric value applied at the indicated type of service. By default, the value equals the lowest metric value at the type of service among the interfaces to other areas.

Status

Specifies the status of the stub area. This variable is read-only.