DELL S50V User Manual

Open Shortest Path First (OSPFv2 and OSPFv3) | 709

Each interface must have OSPFv2 enabled on it. It must be configured for Layer 3 protocol, and not be 
shutdown. OSPFv2 can also be assigned to a loopback interface as a virtual interface.

OSPF functions and features, such as MD5 Authentication, Grace Period, Authentication Wait Time, etc, 
are assigned on a per interface basis.

area that includes that Layer-3 interface’s IP address. 

Force 10 recommends that the OSPFv2 Router ID be the interface IP addresses for easier management and 
troubleshooting.

Use the 

 command in CONFIGURATION ROUTER OSPF mode to view the configuration.

OSPF, by default, sends hello packets out to all physical interfaces assigned an IP address that are a subset 
of a network on which OSPF is enabled. Use the 

 command 

(Figure 410)

 to view 

the interfaces currently active and the areas assigned to the interfaces.

Note: If using features like MD5 Authentication, ensure all the neighboring routers are also 
configured for MD5. 

FTOS#(conf)#int gi 4/44

FTOS(conf-if-gi-4/44)#ip address 10.10.10.10/24

FTOS(conf-if-gi-4/44)#no shutdown

FTOS(conf-if-gi-4/44)#ex

FTOS(conf)#router ospf 1

FTOS(conf-router_ospf-1)#network 1.2.3.4/24 area 0

FTOS(conf-router_ospf-1)#network 10.10.10.10/24 area 1

FTOS(conf-router_ospf-1)#network 20.20.20.20/24 area 2

FTOS(conf-router_ospf-1)#

FTOS#

Assign Layer-3 interface
with IP Address and
no shutdown

Assign interface’s
IP Address to an Area