Reference v4.1.0 Instruction Manual

Network OS Command Reference 485

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multiplier (UDLD)

Sets timeout multiplier for missed UDLD PDUs.

Synopsis multiplier value

no multiplier

Operands value Specifies a multiplier value to use. Valid values range from 3 through 10.

Defaults Multiplier default value is 5.

Command Modes Protocol UDLD configuration mode

Description Use this command to set the timeout multiplier for missed UDLD PDUs. The timeout interval is the

product of the "hello" time interval at the other end of the link and the "multiplier" value. When the

UDLD protocol times out waiting for UDLD PDUs, it will block the port.

When the device at one end is a Brocade IP product, the timeout interval is the product of the

"hello" time interval at the other end and the "multiplier" value.

When the UDLD protocol times out waiting for UDLD PDUs, it will block the port.

Usage Guidelines Enter no multiplier to return to the default setting.

Examples To set the multiplier to 8:

switch(config)# protocol udld

switch(config-udld)# multiplier 8