configure ip-arp fast-convergence

configure ip-arp fast-convergence [on | off]

Description

This command improves IP convergence for IP traffic.

Syntax Description

on Fast-convergence on.
off Fast-convergence off (default).

Default

Off.

Usage Guidelines

Use this command for quick recovery when running IP traffic over an EAPS ring.

Example

The following example shows output from the configure ip-arp fast-convergence on command:

# show iparp
VR            Destination      Mac                Age  Static  VLAN          VID   Port
VR-Default    10.109.1.2       00:04:96:52:2b:16    0      NO  box1-box2     950   3
VR-Default    10.109.1.6       00:04:96:52:2a:f2    0      NO  box1-box3     951   1
Dynamic Entries  :           2             Static Entries            :          0
Pending Entries  :           0
In Request       :           1             In Response               :          1
Out Request      :           1             Out Response              :          1
Failed Requests  :           0
Proxy Answered   :           0
Rx Error         :           0             Dup IP Addr               :         0.0.0.0
Rejected Count   :                         Rejected IP               :
Rejected Port    :                         Rejected I/F              :
Max ARP entries  :        8192             Max ARP pending entries   :        256
ARP address check:    Enabled              ARP refresh               :    Enabled
Timeout          :          20 minutes     ARP Sender-Mac Learning   :   Disabled
Locktime         :        1000 milliseconds
Retransmit Time  :        1000 milliseconds
Reachable Time   :      900000 milliseconds (Auto)
Fast Convergence :         Off

# show iparp
VR            Destination      Mac                Age  Static  VLAN          VID   Port
VR-Default    10.109.1.2       00:04:96:52:2b:16    1      NO  box1-box2     950   3
VR-Default    10.109.1.6       00:04:96:52:2a:f2    1      NO  box1-box3     951   1
Dynamic Entries  :           2             Static Entries            :          0
Pending Entries  :           0
In Request       :           1             In Response               :          1
Out Request      :           1             Out Response              :          1
Failed Requests  :           0
Proxy Answered   :           0
Rx Error         :           0             Dup IP Addr               :         0.0.0.0
Rejected Count   :                         Rejected IP               :
Rejected Port    :                         Rejected I/F              :
Max ARP entries  :        8192             Max ARP pending entries   :        256
ARP address check:    Enabled              ARP refresh               :    Enabled
Timeout          :          20 minutes     ARP Sender-Mac Learning   :   Disabled
Locktime         :        1000 milliseconds
Retransmit Time  :        1000 milliseconds
Reachable Time   :      900000 milliseconds (Auto)
Fast Convergence :          On

History

This command was first available in ExtremeXOS 15.2.

Platform Availability

This command is available on ExtremeSwitching X435, X440-G2, X450-G2, X460-G2, X465, X590, X620, X670-G2, X690, X695, X870, 5320, 5420, and 5520 series switches.