IP Routing Features 
Configuring OSPF 
Dynamic OSPF Activation and Configuration 
OSPF is automatically activated when you enable it. The protocol does not 
require a software reload. 
Without ever having to reset the switch, you can change and save all the OSPF 
configuration options, including the following: 
■  all OSPF interface-related parameters (for example: area, hello timer, 
router dead time cost, priority, re-transmission time, transit delay) 
■  all area parameters 
■  all area range parameters 
■  all virtual-link parameters 
■  all global parameters 
■  creation and deletion of an area, interface or virtual link 
■  changes to address ranges 
■  changes to global values for redistribution 
■  addition of new virtual links 
The only configuration change that requires you to disable and then re-enable 
OSPF operation is reconfiguring the Router ID. 
Configuring OSPF 
To begin using OSPF on the switch, perform the steps outlined below: 
1.  Enable routing on the routing switch. 
1.  Enable OSPF on the routing switch. 
2.  Assign the areas to which the routing switch will be attached. 
3.  Assign individual VLAN interfaces to the OSPF areas. 
4.  Define redistribution “restrict” filters, if desired. 
5.  Enable redistribution, if you defined redistribution filters. 
6.  Modify default global and interface parameters as required. 
7.  Modify OSPF standard compliance, if desired. 
Note  OSPF is automatically enabled without a system reset. 
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