Administrator Guide

Version 7.7.1.0 Introduced on the C-Series.
Usage
Information
The software compares the MEDs only if the path contains no external
autonomous system numbers. If you enable this command, use the clear ip
bgp * command to recompute the best path.
bgp bestpath med missing-as-best
During path selection, indicate preference to paths with missing MED (MULTI_EXIT_DISC) over paths with
an advertised MED attribute.
Z9000
Syntax
bgp bestpath med missing-as-best
To return to the default selection, use the no bgp bestpath med missing-as-
best command.
Defaults Disabled
Command
Modes
ROUTER BGP
Command
History
This guide is platform-specific. For command information about other platforms,
refer to the relevant Dell Networking OS Command Line Reference Guide.
The following is a list of the Dell Networking OS version history for this command.
Version 9.0.2.0 Introduced on the S6000.
Version
8.3.19.0
Introduced on the S4820T.
Version 8.3.11.1 Introduced on the Z9000.
Version 8.3.7.0 Introduced on the S4810.
Version 7.8.1.0 Introduced on the S-Series.
Version 7.7.1.0 Introduced on the C-Series.
Version 6.3.1.0 Introduced
Usage
Information
The MED is a 4-byte unsigned integer value and the default behavior is to assume a
missing MED as 4294967295. This command causes a missing MED to be treated
as 0. During path selection, paths with a lower MED are preferred over paths with a
higher MED.
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Border Gateway Protocol