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maximum-paths

Syntax



maximum-paths path-limit <log-interval interval | log-only | threshold percentage>;

Hierarchy Level



[edit logical-systems logical-system-name routing-instances routing-instance-name routing-options],
[edit logical-systems logical-system-name routing-options],
[edit routing-instances routing-instance-name routing-options],
[edit routing-options]

Release Information

Statement introduced in JUNOS Release 8.0.

Description

Specify a maximum limit on the number of paths that can be installed into the routing tables. Using a path limit, you can curtail the number of paths received from a CE router in a VPN. Path limits apply only to dynamic routing protocols and are not applicable to static or interface routes.

Options

path-limit—Specify the maximum number of paths.
log-interval—Minimum interval between log messages.
log-only—Generate warning messages only. No limit is placed on the number of paths stored in the routing tables.
threshold—Percentage of the path limit at which to begin sending warning log messages.

Usage Guidelines

See Limiting the Paths and Prefixes Accepted from a CE Router.

Required Privilege Level

routing—To view this statement in the configuration.

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

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