Enable BFD Globally

Note

BFD for IPv6 interfaces is a demonstration feature on some products. For more information about feature support, see Fabric Engine and VOSS Feature Matrix.

About this task

BFD provides a failure-detection mechanism between two systems. Use the following procedure to enable BFD globally.

Note

Enabling BFD globally does not establish a BFD session. To establish a BFD session, you must also configure BFD at the interface level and at the application level.

Procedure

Enter BFD Router Configuration mode:

enable

configure terminal

router bfd
Enable BFD:

router bfd enable

Example

Switch:1>enable
Switch:1#configure terminal
Enter configuration commands, one per line.  End with CNTL/Z.
Switch:1(config)#router bfd
Switch:1(router-bfd)#router bfd enable