Huawei quidway s7700 - Configuring the Period for Keeping the Assert State

l Configuring Basic PIM-DM (IPv6) Functions
Data Preparation
To adjust control parameters for asset, you need the following data.
No. Data
1 The period for keeping the Assert state
12.9.2 Configuring the Period for Keeping the Assert State
The device that fails in the election prevents its downstream interface from forwarding multicast
data. After the holdtime of the Assert state expires, the downstream interface can forward
multicast data.
Context
Do as follows on the PIM-DM switch:
NOTE
The configuration involves the following two cases:
l Global configuration: It is valid on each interface.
l Configuration on an interface: The configuration on an interface takes precedence over the global
configuration. If the configuration on an interface is not done, the global configuration is used.
Procedure
l Global Configuration
1. Run:
system-view
The system view is displayed.
2. Run:
pim-ipv6
The PIM-IPv6 view is displayed.
3. Run:
holdtime assert interval
The period for keeping the Assert state is set.
The switch that fails in the election prohibits its downstream interface from forwarding
multicast data.
After the Holdtime timer times out, the downstream interface continues to forward
packets.
l Configuration on an Interface
1. Run:
system-view
Quidway S7700 Smart Routing Switch
Configuration Guide - Multicast 12 PIM-DM (IPv6) Configuration
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