If the route distinguisher ID is configured, the routing process automatically generates a type 1 route distinguisher for VPN routing and forwarding (VRF) and Layer 2 VPN instances. If a route distinguisher is explicitly configured under the routing instances stanza, then that configured route distinguisher will be used.
To configure a route distinguisher identifier globally, include the route-distinguisher-id statement:
- route-distinguisher-id address;
For a list of hierarchy levels at which you can configure this statement, see the statement summary section for this statement.
For more information about VPNs, see the JUNOS VPNs Configuration Guide.