What is the Purpose of This Test

Run this test to determine BFDv6 status, with BFD peer. The status can be "UP" or "Down" or "Init".

When Can You Run This Test

  • If BFD is failing to come up (or) is down.
  • To check the "Local and Remote" timers.
  • To check the "Diagnostics" code if BFD is down.
For instructions on how to run a remote diagnostic test on Edges, see Run Remote Diagnostic Tests on Edges.

What to Check in the Test Output

Following is an example of the test output:

The Remote Diagnostics output displays the following information:
Field Description
Peer Specifies the IP address of BFD peer.
local-address Specifies the local IPv4 or IPv6 address of the Edge interface in BFD.
ID Specifies the ID of the BFD peer.
Remote ID Specifies the remote ID of the BFD peer.
Status Specifies the status of BFD peer. The status can be "UP" or "Down" or "Init".
Uptime Specifies the time in seconds, for how long the BFD is UP or Down.
Diagnostics/Remote Diagnostics Specifies a reason if BFD is down.
Local timers/Remote timers Indicates the configured Receive and Transmission interval values in milliseconds (ms). Also, displays the Echo transmission interval value in milliseconds (ms) if the Echo Transmission mode is activated on peer.
Note: The Echo Transmission mode is not supported on Edge.