# timers

#### Syntax

timers update invalid holddown flush

no timers

#### Release Information

Command introduced before JunosE Release 7.1.0.

#### Description

Configures RIP timers. The no version restores the default values.

#### Options

- update—Interval in seconds at which routing updates are sent; default value is 30
- invalid—Interval in seconds after which a route is declared invalid (null); default value is 180
- holddown—Interval in seconds during which routing information regarding better paths is disregarded by the router; default value is 120
- flush—Interval in seconds that must pass before a route is removed from the routing table; set this value greater than the invalid value; default value is 300

#### Mode

Address Family Configuration, Router Configuration