OSPFv3 redistribution of loopback addresses
When you assign an IPv6 address to a loopback interface on a routing switch, the address is listed as connected in the route table on that routing switch and is advertised to neighbors as described in the table below:
Loopback address assignment |
Route redistribution enabled |
Route redistribution disabled |
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Loopback not assigned to an OSPFv3 area |
The loopback address is advertised to neighbors as an OSPFv3 External route. |
The loopback address is not advertised to neighbors. |
Loopback is assigned to an OSPFv3 area |
The loopback address is advertised to neighbors in the same area as an OSPFv3 Intra-Area route. For all other areas it is advertised as an OSPFv3 Inter-Area route. |
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