BGP Route Flap Damping

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:network_protocol
gptkbp:appliesTo gptkb:Border_Gateway_Protocol
gptkbp:compatibleWith default configuration of most modern routers
gptkbp:configuration enabled per BGP neighbor or globally
gptkbp:deprecatedIn can suppress stable routes due to aggressive parameters
gptkbp:effect can cause reachability issues if misconfigured
improves BGP stability
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label BGP Route Flap Damping
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:Cisco
gptkbp:introducedIn 1998
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction penalizes frequently flapping routes
suppresses unstable routes temporarily
gptkbp:parameter penalty
half-life
max suppress time
reuse limit
suppress limit
gptkbp:purpose reduce instability in BGP routing tables
gptkbp:recommendation not recommended by NANOG
not recommended by RIPE
gptkbp:relatedTo BGP convergence
BGP stability
route flapping
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:RFC_2439
gptkbp:status deprecated in many networks
gptkbp:usedIn large ISPs
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:BGP
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5