priority
Use this command to configure the priority of a virtual router. The value of 255 (decimal) is reserved for the router that owns the IPvX address associated with the virtual router. The value of 0 (zero) is reserved for the Master router to indicate it is releasing responsibility for the virtual router. Higher values indicate higher priorities. Priority value to be used by this VRRP router in Master election.
If the priority is high, the highest priority acts as a master. If the priority is low, lowest priority which is acting as backup.
Use the no parameter with this command to remove a priority and set the default value.
Command Syntax
priority <1-254>
no priority
Parameters
<1-254>
Priority value
Default
Default value is specified as 100 (non-owner) and 255 (owner).
Command Mode
Router mode
Applicability
This command was introduced before OcNOS version 1.3.
Example
#configure terminal (config)#router vrrp 1 eth0
(config-router)#priority 200
Last modified date: 08/28/2023