rp-candidate priority

Syntax

rp-candidate priority <PRIORITY-VALUE>

no rp-candidate priority 

Description

Changes the current priority setting for a C-RP. Where multiple C-RP configurations are used to support the same multicast groups, the candidate having the highest priority is elected. Zero (0) is the highest priority, and 255 is the lowest priority.

The no form of this command removes the currently configured value and sets it to the default of 192.

Command context

config-pim

Parameters

<PRIORITY-VALUE>

Specifies the priority value for the Candidate-RP router. Range: 0 to 255. Default: 192.

Authority

Administrators or local user group members with execution rights for this command.

Example

Configuring and removing candidate priority:

switch(config)# router pim
switch(config-pim)# rp-candidate priority 250
switch(config-pim)# no rp-candidate priority