Specifications

500 ExtremeWare XOS 10.1 Command Reference Guide
IGP Commands
configure ospf add virtual-link
configure ospf add virtual-link <router-identifier> <area-identifier>
Description
Adds a virtual link connected to another ABR.
Syntax Description
Default
N/A.
Usage Guidelines
A virtual link provides a logical path between the ABR of the disconnected area and the ABR of the
normal area that connects to the backbone. A virtual link must be established between two ABRs that
have a common area, with one ABR connected to the backbone. Specify the following:
• router-identifier—Far-end router interface number.
• area-identifier—Transit area used for connecting the two end-points. The transit area cannot have the
area identifier 0.0.0.0. and cannot be a stub area or an NSSA.
Example
The following command configures a virtual link between the two interfaces:
configure ospf add virtual-link 10.1.2.1 10.1.0.0
router-identifier Specifies an IP address that identifies the router.
area-identifier Specifies an OSPF area.