CLI Guide

Command Modes INTERFACE
Supported Modes Full—Switch
Command History
Version Description
9.9(0.0) Introduced on the FN IOM.
8.3.16.1 Introduced on the MXL 10/40GbE Switch IO Module.
Usage Information All neighboring routers in the same network must use the same password to
exchange OSPF information.
ip ospf cost
Change the cost associated with the OSPF traffic on an interface.
Syntax
ip ospf cost cost
To return to default value, use the no ip ospf cost command.
Parameters
cost Enter a number as the cost. The range is from 1 to 65535.
Defaults The default cost is based on the reference bandwidth.
Command Modes INTERFACE
Supported Modes Full—Switch
Command History
Version Description
9.9(0.0) Introduced on the FN IOM.
8.3.16.1 Introduced on the MXL 10/40GbE Switch IO Module.
Usage Information
If this command is not configured, cost is based on the auto-cost command.
When you configure OSPF over multiple vendors, to ensure that all routers use the
same cost, use the ip ospf cost command. Otherwise, OSPF routes improperly.
Related
Commands
auto-cost — controls how the OSPF interface cost is calculated.
Open Shortest Path First (OSPFv2 and OSPFv3)
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