configure forwarding L2-protocol fast-convergence

configure forwarding L2-protocol fast-convergence on | off

Description

Configures the switch to flooding the unicast traffic during L2 protocol convergence.

Syntax Description

on Used to avoid flooding the unicast traffic during L2 protocol convergence. (default)
off Used to Temporarily flooding unicast traffic during L2 protocol convergence.

Default

On.

Usage Guidelines

Use this command to influence the L2-protocol convergence when topology changes in the network to minimize the congestion.

Example

The following command will influence the L2-Protocol control traffic:

configure forwarding L2-protocol fast-convergence off

History

This command was first available in ExtremeXOS 15.1.3.

Platform Availability

This command is available on ExtremeSwitching 5320, 5420, 5520, and 5720 series switches.