1-5
To do…
Use the command…
Remarks
Set the maximum number of
dynamic ARP entries that an
interface can learn
arp max-learning-num number
Optional
16384 by default for S5800 series
Ethernet switches
8192 by default for S5820X series
Ethernet switches
Setting the Aging Time for Dynamic ARP Entries
To keep pace with the network changes, the ARP table is refreshed. Each dynamic ARP entry in the
ARP table has an aging time rather than is always valid. Dynamic ARP entries that are not refreshed
before expiration are deleted from the ARP table. The aging time is reset each time the dynamic ARP
entry is refreshed. You can adjust the aging time for dynamic ARP entries according to the actual
network condition.
Follow these steps to set the aging time for dynamic ARP entries:
To do…
Use the command…
Remarks
Enter system view
system-view
—
Set the aging time for dynamic
ARP entries
arp timer aging aging-time
Optional
20 minutes by default.
Enabling the ARP Entry Check
The ARP entry check function controls the device to support static ARP entries with multicast MAC
addresses.
When the ARP entry check enabled, you cannot configure a static ARP entry with a multicast MAC
address on the device; otherwise, the system displays error messages.
When the ARP entry check is disabled, you can configure a static ARP entry with a multicast MAC
address on the device.
Follow these steps to enable the ARP entry check:
To do…
Use the command…
Remarks
Enter system view
system-view
—
Enable the ARP entry check
arp check enable
Optional
By default, ARP entry check is enabled.