Administrator Guide

Version 8.3.11.1 Introduced on the Z9000.
Version 7.8.1.0 Introduced on the S-Series.
Version 7.7.1.0 Introduced on the C-Series.
Usage
Information
To configure a COMMUNITY attribute, use the set community command in ROUTE-MAP mode.
In order that settings corresponding to the neighbor send-community command take effect, you
must execute the clear ip bgp command immediately after you execute the neighbor send-
community command.
neighbor shutdown
Disable a BGP neighbor or peer group.
Z-Series
Syntax
neighbor {ip-address | peer-group-name} shutdown
To enable a disabled neighbor or peer group, use the neighbor {ip-address | peer-group-
name}no shutdown command.
Parameters
ip-address Enter the IP address of the neighbor in dotted decimal format.
peer-group-name Enter the name of the peer group to disable or enable all routers within the peer
group.
Defaults Enabled (that is, BGP neighbors and peer groups are disabled.)
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 Description
9.7(0.0) Introduced on the S6000–ON.
9.0.2.0 Introduced on the S6000.
8.3.19.0 Introduced on the S4820T.
8.3.11.1 Introduced on the Z9000.
8.3.7.0 Introduced on the S4810.
7.8.1.0 Introduced on the S-Series.
7.7.1.0 Introduced on the C-Series.
Usage
Information
Peers that are enabled within a peer group are disabled when their peer group is disabled.
The neighbor shutdown command terminates all BGP sessions on the BGP neighbor or BGP peer
group. Use this command with caution as it terminates the specified BGP sessions. When a neighbor or
peer group is shut down, use the show ip bgp summary command to confirm its status.
Related
Commands
show ip bgp summary — displays the current BGP configuration.
show ip bgp neighbors — displays the current BGP neighbors.
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