# ip pim sparse-mode graceful-restart-duration

#### Syntax

ip pim sparse-mode graceful-restart-duration seconds

no ip pim sparse-mode graceful-restart-duration

#### Release Information

Command introduced in JunosE Release 8.1.0.

#### Description

Sets duration time for IP PIM sparse-mode graceful restart. The no version resets the duration to the default.

#### Options

- sparse-mode—Enables PIM in sparse mode
- seconds—Restart duration in seconds; default value is 30 seconds

#### Mode

Global Configuration