Specifying a local IP interface as a candidate RP using EDM

Because PIM-SM cannot run without an RP, you must specify at least one C-RP in the domain.

With the Ethernet Routing Switch 5000 Series, you can configure only one local interface as a C-RP for any number of groups.

Using the GroupMask value, you can configure a C-RP for several groups in one configuration. For example, with a C-RP configuration with a GroupAddress value of 224.0.0.0 and a GroupMask of 240.0.0.0, you can configure the C-RP for a multicast range from 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255.

Use the following procedure to configure a local PIM-SM interface as a candidate RP (C-RP).