Enabling static RP

Enable static RP to avoid the process of selecting an active RP from the list of candidate RPs and dynamically learning about RPs through the BSR mechanism.

Procedure

  1. In the navigation pane, expand the following folders: Configuration > IP.
  2. Click PIM.
  3. Click the Globals tab.
  4. Select sm (sparse mode).
  5. Select Enable.
  6. Select Static RP.
  7. Click Apply.

    The system displays the following message:

    RP information learnt dynamically through BSR functionality will be lost. Do you wish to enable Static RP?

  8. Click Yes.