configure ospf add virtual-link

configure ospf add virtual-link router-identifier area-identifier

Description

Adds a virtual link connected to another ABR.

Syntax Description

router-identifier Specifies the router ID of the other end of the link.
area-identifier Specifies an OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) area.

Default

N/A.

Usage Guidelines

A virtual link provides a logical path between the ABR of the disconnected area and the ABR of the normal area that connects to the backbone. A virtual link must be established between two ABRs that have a common area, with one ABR connected to the backbone. Specify the following:
  • router-identifier—Far-end router interface number.
  • area-identifier—Transit area used for connecting the two end-points. The transit area cannot have the area identifier 0.0.0.0. and cannot be a stub area or an NSSA.

Example

The following command configures a virtual link between the two interfaces:

configure ospf add virtual-link 10.1.2.1 10.1.0.0

History

This command was first available in ExtremeXOS 10.1.

Platform Availability

This command is available on platforms with an Advanced Edge or Core license as described in the ExtremeXOS 22.6 Feature License Requirements document.