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Configuring IPv4 Multicast Layer 3 Switching
This chapter describes how to configure IPv4 multicast Layer 3 switching on the Cisco 7600 series
routers.
Note For complete syntax and usage information for the commands used in this chapter, refer to these
publications:
• The Cisco IOS Master Command List, Release 12.2SX at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/mcl/122sxmcl/12_2sx_mcl_book.html
• The Release 12.2 publications at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/iosswrel/ps1835/products_installation_and_configuratio
n_guides_list.html
This chapter consists of these sections:
• Understanding How IPv4 Multicast Layer 3 Switching Works, page 28-1
• Understanding How IPv4 Bidirectional PIM Works, page 28-7
• Default IPv4 Multicast Layer 3 Switching Configuration, page 28-7
• IPv4 Multicast Layer 3 Switching Configuration Guidelines and Restrictions, page 28-8
• Configuring IPv4 Multicast Layer 3 Switching, page 28-9
• Configuring IPv4 Bidirectional PIM, page 28-23
Tip For additional information (including configuration examples and troubleshooting information), see the
documents listed on this page:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/routers/ps368/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
Understanding How IPv4 Multicast Layer 3 Switching Works
These sections describe how IPv4 multicast Layer 3 switching works:
• IPv4 Multicast Layer 3 Switching Overview, page 28-2
• Multicast Layer 3 Switching Cache, page 28-2