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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 Switching Between the Working and Protect Circuits.

Required Privilege Level

interface—To view this statement in the configuration.

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