Command Line Reference Guide

Version 7.8.1.0 Introduced on the S-Series.
Version 7.7.1.0 Introduced on the C-Series.
Usage
Information
The default-metric command in BGP sets the value of the BGP
MULTI_EXIT_DISC (MED) attribute for redistributed routes only.
Related
Commands
bgp always-compare-med — enables comparison of all BGP MED attributes.
redistribute — redistributes routes from other routing protocols into BGP.
description
Enter a description of the BGP routing protocol
S6000
Syntax
description {description}
To remove the description, use the no description {description}
command.
Parameters
description Enter a description to identify the BGP protocol (80
characters maximum).
Defaults none
Command
Modes
ROUTER BGP
Command
History
This guide is platform-specific. For command information about other platforms,
refer to the relevant Dell Networking OS Command Line Reference Guide.
The following is a list of the Dell Networking OS version history for this command.
Version 9.0.2.0 Introduced on the S6000.
Version
8.3.19.0
Introduced on the S4820T.
Version 8.3.11.1 Introduced on the Z9000.
Version 8.3.7.0 Introduced on the S4810.
Version 7.8.1.0 Introduced on the S-Series.
Version 7.7.1.0 Introduced on the C-Series.
pre-7.7.1.0 Introduced.
Related
Commands
router bgp — enters ROUTER mode on the switch.
360
Border Gateway Protocol