Reference Guide

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Usage
Information
The default-metric command in BGP sets the value of the BGP MULTI_EXIT_DISC (MED) attribute
for redistributed routes only.
Related
Commands
description
c e
Enter a description of the BGP routing protocol
Syntax
description {description}
To remove the description, use the no description {description} command.
Parameters
Defaults
No default behavior or values
Command Modes
ROUTER BGP
Command
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Related
Commands
distance bgp
c e
Configure three administrative distances for routes.
Syntax
distance bgp external-distance internal-distance local-distance
To return to default values, enter no distance bgp.
Parameters
Defaults
external-distance = 20; internal-distance = 200; local-distance = 200.
Command Modes
ROUTER BGPV6-ADDRESS FAMILY
bgp always-compare-med Enable comparison of all BGP MED attributes.
redistribute Redistribute routes from other routing protocols into BGP.
description
Enter a description to identify the BGP protocol (80 characters maximum).
Version 8.2.1.0 Introduced on E-Series ExaScale
7.4.1.0 Introduced
router bgp Enter ROUTER mode on the switch.
external-distance
Enter a number to assign to routes learned from a neighbor external to the AS.
Range: 1 to 255.
Default: 20
internal-distance
Enter a number to assign to routes learned from a router within the AS.
Range: 1 to 255.
Default: 200
local-distance
Enter a number to assign to routes learned from networks listed in the network
command.
Range: 1 to 255.
Default: 200