# tunnel mpls priority

#### Syntax

tunnel mpls [ traffic-eng ] priority setupPriority [ holdPriority ]

no tunnel mpls [ traffic-eng ] priority

#### Release Information

Command introduced before JunosE Release 7.1.0.

#### Description

Assigns a setup priority and optionally a hold priority to the tunnel. The priority can range from 0 (the highest) to 7 (the lowest). The hold priority, if set, must be equal to or better (lower numerically) than the setup priority. In the event of insufficient resources when a tunnel is being established, its setup priority is evaluated against the hold priorities of existing tunnels. Tunnels with lower hold priorities (higher values) are preempted and torn down to free their resources for the new tunnel. The no version restores the default value.

#### Options

- traffic-eng—Specifies optional keyword for compatibility with non–E Series implementations
- setupPriority—Priority for the tunnel as it is being established; default value is 4
- holdPriority—Priority for the tunnel after it has been established; default value is equal to the value of the setup priority

#### Mode

Interface Configuration, Tunnel Profile Configuration