Disabling an interface from sending/receiving IS-IS packets
After being disabled from sending and receiving hello packets, an interface cannot form any neighbor relationship, but can advertise directly connected networks in LSPs through other interfaces. This can save bandwidth and CPU resources, and ensures that other routers know networks directly connected to the interface.
To disable an interface from sending and receiving IS-IS packets:
Step | Command | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
1. Enter system view. | system-view | N/A |
2. Enter interface view. | interface interface-type interface-number | N/A |
3. Disable the interface from sending and receiving IS-IS packets. | isis silent | By default, the interface can send and receive IS-IS packets. |