Configuring IRF bridge MAC persistence

Depending on the network condition, enable the IRF fabric to retain or change its bridge MAC address after the address owner leaves. Available options include:

To configure the IRF bridge MAC persistence setting:

Step

Command

Remarks

1. Enter system view.

system-view

N/A

2. Configure IRF bridge MAC persistence.

  • Retain the bridge MAC address even if the address owner has left the fabric:irf mac-address persistent always

  • Retain the bridge MAC address for 6 minutes after the address owner leaves the fabric:irf mac-address persistent timer

  • Change the bridge MAC address as soon as the address owner leaves the fabric:undo irf mac-address persistent

By default, the IRF bridge MAC address remains unchanged for 6 minutes after the address owner leaves the IRF fabric.