BFD (Bidirectional Forwarding Detection) is a protocol that can detect forwarding path failures. You can create a BFD profile for your Tier-0 static routes.

Note:

In NSX 4.0.0.1, only IPv4 is supported. Starting in NSX 4.0.1.1, both IPv4 and IPv6 are supported.

Procedure

  1. With admin privileges, log in to NSX Manager.
  2. Select Networking > Networking Profiles > BFD.
  3. Click Add BFD Profile.
  4. Enter a name for the profile.
  5. Enter values for the heartbeat Interval and Declare Dead Multiple.
  6. Click Save.