Configure the MSDP Mesh Groups

Configure mesh groups to reduce SA flooding. A mesh group does not forward SA messages to other group members in the same mesh group. The originator, which is also a mesh group member, forwards SA messages to all group members. Create MSDP mesh groups from a group of meshed MSDP speakers from a domain. Do not create MSDP peerings between Controllers within the same SPB domain.

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.

Procedure

  1. In the navigation pane, expand Configuration > IP.
  2. Select MSDP.
  3. Select the Mesh Group tab.
  4. Select Insert.
  5. In Name, type a name for the mesh group.
  6. In PeerAddress, type the IP address of the peer to add the mesh group.
  7. Select Insert.

Mesh Group field descriptions

Use the data in the following table to use the Mesh Group tab.

Name

Description

Name

Specifies the mesh group ID; the name of the mesh group from 1-64 characters.

PeerAddress

Specifies the IP address of the MSDP router that is the peer.
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