force

Syntax


                        
                           force (protect | working);

Hierarchy Level


                        
                           [edit interfaces interface-name sonet-options aps]

Release Information

Statement introduced before JUNOS Release 7.4.

Description

Perform a forced switch between the protect and working circuits. This statement is honored only if there are no higher-priority reasons to switch. It can be overridden by a signal failure on the protect circuit, thus causing a switch to the working circuit.

Options

protect—Request the circuit to become the protect circuit.
working—Request the circuit to become the working circuit.

Usage Guidelines

See Configuring SONET/SDH Physical Interface Properties.

Required Privilege Level

interface—To view this statement in the configuration.

interface-control—To add this statement to the configuration.