# rd

#### Syntax

rd distinguisher

#### Release Information

Command introduced before JunosE Release 7.1.0.

#### Description

Specifies the unique two-part route distinguisher for a VRF. You must specify a route distinguisher for a VRF. Otherwise, the VRF will not operate. After you have configured the route distinguisher, you can change it only by removing and recreating the VRF.

There is no no version.

#### Options

- distinguisher—Unique two-part identifier in the format number1:number2
  - number1—AS number or an IP address
  - number2—Unique integer; 32 bits if number1 is an AS number; 16 bits if number1 is an IP address

#### Mode

VRF Configuration