Cisco Catalyst 3550 Series User Manual

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Catalyst 3550 Multilayer Switch Software Configuration Guide
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Chapter 35 Configuring MSDP
Understanding MSDP
Figure 35-1 MSDP Running Between RP Peers
MSDP Benefits
MSDP has these benefits:
• It breaks up the shared multicast distribution tree. You can make the shared tree local to your
domain. Your local members join the local tree, and join messages for the shared tree never need to
leave your domain.
• PIM sparse-mode domains can rely only on their own RPs, decreasing reliance on RPs in another
domain. This increases security because you can prevent your sources from being known outside
your domain.
• Domains with only receivers can receive data without globally advertising group membership.
• Global source multicast routing table state is not required, saving memory.
MSDP peer
RP + MSDP peer
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Receiver
MSDP peer
MSDP SA
MSDP SA
MSDP SA
TCP connection
BGP
Source
Multicast
Register
Peer RPF flooding
PIM sparse-mode
domain
PIM
DR
(S,G) Join

Cisco Catalyst 3550 Series Specifications

General

Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Manageable	Yes
RAM	64 MB
Device Type	Switch
MAC Address Table Size	12000 entries
Routing Protocol	RIP
Features	VLAN support
Power Supply	AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Ports	24 or 48 x 10/100Base-TX, 1 x GBIC, 2 x 10/100/1000Base-T
Operating Temperature	32 to 113°F (0 to 45°C)