remote-server algorithm

Use remote-server algorithm to specify the DHCP server selecting algorithm.

Use undo remote-server algorithm to restore the default.

Syntax

remote-server algorithm { master-backup | polling }

undo remote-server algorithm

Default

The polling algorithm is used. The DHCP relay agent forwards DHCP requests to all DHCP servers at the same time.

Views

DHCP address pool view

Predefined user roles

network-admin

mdc-admin

Parameters

master-backup: Forwards DHCP requests to the master DHCP server first. If the master server is not available or does not have assignable IP addresses, the relay agent forwards DHCP requests to backup DHCP servers in the order they are specified.

polling: Forwards DHCP requests to all DHCP servers at the same time.

Usage guidelines

If you execute this command multiple times, the most recent configuration takes effect.

Examples

# Specify master-backup as the DHCP server selecting algorithm in DHCP address pool 0.

<Sysname> system-view
[Sysname] dhcp server ip-pool 0
[Sysname-dhcp-pool-0] remote-server algorithm master-backup

Related commands

dhcp relay server-address algorithm

dhcp-server timeout

master-server switch-delay

remote-server