Command Reference Guide

SROS Command Line Interface Reference Guide PPP Interface Configuration Command Set
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backup force <state>
Use the backup force command to manually override the automatic backup feature. This can be used to
force a link into backup to allow maintenance to be performed on the primary link without disrupting data.
Use the no form of this command to return to the normal backup operation state. For more detailed
information on PPP backup functionality, refer to the Functional Notes and Technology Review sections
of the command backup call-mode <role> on page 736.
Syntax Description
<state> Selects the forced backup state of the link.
backup Force backup regardless of primary link state.
primary Force primary link regardless of its state.
Default Values
By default, this feature is disabled.
Command Modes
(config-fr 1.16)# Virtual Frame Relay Sub-Interface Configuration Mode
(config-ppp 1)# PPP Interface Configuration Mode
Command Modes
(config-fr 1.16)# Virtual Frame Relay Sub-Interface Configuration Mode
(config-ppp 1)# PPP Interface Configuration Mode
Usage Examples
The following configures the Secure Router OS to force this interface into backup:
(config)#interface ppp 1
(config-ppp 1)#backup force backup