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BLADEOS 6.3 Command Reference
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Chapter 4: Configuration Commands BMD00186-B, April 2010
BGP Peer Configuration
These commands are used to configure BGP peers, which are border routers that exchange routing
information with routers on internal and external networks. The peer option is disabled by default.
local-preference <0-4294967294>
Sets the local preference. The path with the higher value is preferred.
When multiple peers advertise the same route, use the route with the shortest AS path as the
preferred route if you are using eBGP, or use the local preference if you are using iBGP.
Command mode: Router BGP
enable
Globally turns BGP on.
Command mode: Router BGP
no enable
Globally turns BGP off.
Command mode: Router BGP
show ip bgp
Displays the current BGP configuration.
Command mode: All except User EXEC
Table 220 BGP Peer Configuration Commands
Command Syntax and Usage
neighbor <1-16> remote-address <IP address>
Defines the IP address for the specified peer (border router), using dotted decimal notation.
The default address is 0.0.0.0.
Command mode: Router BGP
neighbor <1-16> remote-as <1-65535>
Sets the remote autonomous system number for the specified peer.
Command mode: Router BGP
Table 219 Border Gateway Protocol Commands
Command Syntax and Usage