Foundry Networks FESX User Manual

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Chapter 22
Configuring VRRP and VRRPE
This chapter describes how to configure Foundry Layer 3 Switches with the following router redundancy protocols:
• Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) – The standard router redundancy protocol described in RFC
2338.
• VRRP Extended (VRRPE) – An enhanced version of VRRP that overcomes limitations in the standard
protocol.
This chapter contains the following information:
NOTE: VRRP and VRRPE are separate protocols. You cannot use them together.
Table 22.1: Chapter Contents
Description See Page
Overview of VRRP and VRRPE 22-2
Comparison of VRRP and VRRPE 22-7
VRRP and VRRPE Parameters 22-9
Configuring Basic VRRP Parameters 22-11
Configuring Basic VRRPE Parameters 22-12
Note Regarding Disabling VRRP or VRRPE 22-12
Configuring Additional VRRP and VRRPE Parameters 22-13
Forcing a Master Router To Abdicate to a Standby Router 22-18
Displaying VRRP and VRRPE Information 22-19
Configuration Examples 22-29

Foundry Networks FESX Specifications

General

Brand	Foundry Networks
Model	FESX
Category	Switch
Language	English