hold-time

Syntax

hold-time seconds;

Hierarchy Level

[edit protocols esis interface interface-name],[edit routing-instances routing-instance-name protocols esis interface interface-name]

Release Information

Statement introduced in Release 8.5 of Junos OS.

Description

Set the length of time a neighbor considers this interface to be operative (up) after receiving a hello packet. If the neighbor does not receive another hello packet within the specified time, it marks this interface as inoperative (down). The hold time itself is advertised in the hello packets.

Options

seconds—Hold-time value, in seconds.

Range: 1 through 65,535 seconds

Default: 180 seconds (three times the default hello interval)

Usage Guidelines

For configuration instructions and examples, see the Junos OS Routing Protocols and Policies Configuration Guide for Security Devices.

Required Privilege Level

routing—To view this statement in the configuration.

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