out-delay
Function
The out-delay command configures a delay for sending Update packets to all BGP peers.
The undo out-delay command deletes the configured delay value.
The default delay value is 0, indicating that the intermediate device on the primary path sends Update packets without a delay.
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| delay-value | Specifies the delay for sending Update packets. | The value is an integer ranging from 0 to 3600, in seconds. |
Usage Guidelines
Usage Scenario
In a scenario with both primary and backup routes, traffic may be lost after it switches back to the primary path. To solve this problem, run the out-delay command configure a delay for sending Update packets. An appropriate delay ensures that traffic switches back to the primary path after the device completes refreshing forwarding entries.
To configure a delay for sending Update packets to all BGP peers, run the out-delay command. To configure a delay for sending Update packets to a specified BGP peer or peer group, run the peer out-delay command.
Precautions
If you run the peer out-delay command more than once, the latest configuration overrides the previous one.
If the out-delay and peer route-update-interval commands are both configured, only the out-delay command takes effect.
If a network has high route convergence requirements, do no use the out-delay command.
