Enabling automatic virtual links

Use automatic virtual links to provide an automatic, dynamic backup link for vital OSPF traffic.

Before you begin

  • Enable OSPF globally.

  • 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. Click OSPF.
  3. Click the General tab.
  4. Select the AutoVirtLinkEnable check box.
  5. Click Apply.