Alcatel Carrier Internetworking Solutions 6800 User Manual
OmniSwitch Troubleshooting Guide
September 2005
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16 Troubleshooting PIM-SM
In order to troubleshoot issues related to Protocol Independent Multicast-Sparse Mode (PIM-SM), a basic
understanding of the protocol—as well as IP multicast technology—are required. Basic PIM-SM concepts
are explained below; for detailed protocol specifications please refer to RFC 2362 (PIM-SM) as well as
the OmniSwitch 7700/7800/8800 Advanced Routing Configuration Guide, which contains a protocol over-
view and PIM-SM configuration information.
understanding of the protocol—as well as IP multicast technology—are required. Basic PIM-SM concepts
are explained below; for detailed protocol specifications please refer to RFC 2362 (PIM-SM) as well as
the OmniSwitch 7700/7800/8800 Advanced Routing Configuration Guide, which contains a protocol over-
view and PIM-SM configuration information.
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