Configure a Static Foreign Source

Before you begin

To perform this procedure on a non-default VRF, you must first change the VRF instance. For information about how to use EDM for a non-default VRF, see Select and Launch a VRF Context View. All parameters might not be available in non-default VRFs.

About this task

Configure a static foreign source on the global router or VRF. Configuration is done at the Controller.

Procedure

  1. In the navigation pane, expand Configuration > IP.
  2. Select SPB-PIM-GW.
  3. Select the Controller-Foreign-Source tab.
  4. Select Insert.
  5. In SourceAddress, type the multicast foreign source IP address.
  6. In GroupAddress, type the group IP address.
  7. Select Insert.

Controller-Foreign-Source Field Descriptions

Use the data in the following table to use the Controller-Foreign-Source tab.

Name

Description

SourceAddress

Specifies the source IP address from a foreign multicast domain.

GroupAddress

Specifies the multicast group IP address associated with the foreign source.

GatewaySysId

Displays the system ID of the node selected as the Gateway for this foreign source. GatewaySysId field will have a valid value if the Gateway is assigned to a source. If the Gateway is not assigned to a source the value is 0.

GatewayHostName

Displays the host name of the node selected as the Gateway for this foreign source. GatewayHostName field will have valid values if the Gateway is assigned to a source. If the Gateway is not assigned to a source the value is NULL.

Type

Displays the owner type for this source.

Owner

Displays the IP address of the MSDP peer if the foreign source is MSDP.