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Static RP
Clicking the STATIC RP tab brings up the STATIC RP CONFIGURATION page
(Figure 5-161), which configure static PIM RPs (Rendezvous Points). The parameters
for this page are shown in Table 5-138.
RP Threshold
When the number of registered packets received exceeds this threshold value,
RP initiates switching to SPT.
RP Switching Period
This parameter specifies the time interval for which the registered packets are
monitored to initiate switching to SPT.
Figure 5-161. Static RP Configuration Page
Table 5-138. Static RP Configuration Page Parameters
Parameter Description
Component ID This parameter specifies a number uniquely identifying the component.
Address Type This parameter chooses the IPv4 or IPv6 address type.
Static Group Address
This parameter represents the multicast group, for which the switch advertises
itself as the candidate RP.
Static Group Mask
This parameter specifies the subnet mask, which when combined with the group
address gives the group prefix.
Static RP Address This parameter represents the IP address of the candidate RP.
Table 5-137. PIM Threshold Configuration Page Parameters (Continued)
Parameter Description
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