The DVMRP hold-time period is the amount of time that a neighbor should consider the sending router (this router) to be operative (up). The default hold-time period is 35 seconds.
To modify the hold-time value for the local router, include the hold-time statement:
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hold-time seconds;
You can include this statement at the following hierarchy levels:
The hold-time period can range from 1 through 255 seconds.