Reference Guide

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Syntax
default-metric number
To return to the default setting, enter no default-metric.
Parameters
Defaults
0
Command Modes
ROUTER BGP
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
Command
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description
c e s
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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number
Enter a number as the metric to be assigned to routes from other protocols.
Range: 1 to 4294967295.
bgp always-compare-med Enable comparison of all BGP MED attributes.
redistribute Redistribute routes from other routing protocols into BGP.
Version 8.3.19.0 Introduced on the S4820T.
Version 8.3.7.0 Introduced on the S4810.
Version 7.8.1.0 Introduced support on S-Series
Version 7.7.1.0 Introduced support on C-Series
description
Enter a description to identify the BGP protocol (80 characters maximum).
Version 8.3.19.0 Introduced on the S4820T.
Version 8.3.7.0 Introduced on the S4810.
Version 7.8.1.0 Introduced support on S-Series
Version 7.7.1.0 Introduced support on C-Series
pre-7.7.1.0 Introduced