Version 7.8.1.0 Introduced on the S-Series.
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 those paths with an
advertised MED attribute.
C-Series, E-Series, S-Series, Z-Series, S4810
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
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 those with a higher MED.
bgp bestpath router-id ignore
Do not compare router-id information for external paths during best path selection.
C-Series, E-Series, S-Series, Z-Series, S4810
Syntax
bgp bestpath router-id ignore
To return to the default selection, use the no bgp bestpath router-id ignore
command.
Defaults Disabled
Command Modes ROUTER BGP
Command History
Version 8.3.11.1 Introduced on the Z9000.
Version 8.3.7.0 Introduced on the S4810.
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