Configure BFD for OSPFv2 Globally in a Non-default VRF Instance

In non-default VRF instances, BFD for OSPFv2 can be configured globally on interfaces where BFD is enabled.

Before you begin

Enable BFD on OSPFv2 interfaces. For more information, see Enable BFD on an OSPFv2-enabled Interface.

Procedure

  1. Access global configuration mode.
    device# configure terminal
  2. Access OSPF router configuration mode and specify the non-default VRF instance.
    device(config)# router ospf vrf red
    This example accesses non-default VRF "red."
  3. Enable BFD globally.
    device(config-router-ospf-vrf-red)# bfd 
  4. Specify the interval after which routes are withdrawn after a BFD session is declared down.
    device(config-router-ospf-vrf-red)# bfd holdover-interval 12   
    This example specifies a holdover interval of 12 seconds.