BGP has the option max-paths which allows to have multiple paths. If it is ebgp we can also achieve this with ebgp multi-hop.wheather it is max-paths or multi-hop or static routes most of the time CEF is the ultimate that influence the interface switching. CEF FIB table will be calculated based on the routing table.CEF has limitation of 8 paths so one can have only maximum 8 paths at any given time. BGP is preferred when there is a need for dynamic routing updates and policy changes. If the situation is in small environment and static, there are the cases where static routes are preferred considering the systems rources and router configuration complexties. HTH J. Abu Mwalie wrote:Hi All,
It is not very clear to me still regarding BGP, Static Routes and Load Balancing!! Can any one out there shed some light!! BGP selects only one path, is it not? But that load-balancing can be achieved through static routes?? Thanks!! Do you Yahoo!? New DSL Internet Access from SBC & Yahoo! Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=54303&t=54297 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
