2 ospf processes on 1 router

[Tuan Nguyen]

I have a ring of 4 routers which I need to have 2 separate ring on the same devices. Thinking of running 2 different ospf processes. Is this the good practice? Thanks for the input

[Joseph W. Doherty]

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It's unclear what you're trying to really accomplish.

Multiple OSPF processes is unusual.

If you're looking for logical topology separation, you might be better served using VRFs.

[Tuan Nguyen]

Hi Joseph,

4 routers each has 4 interfaces: 2 40G and 2 10G to make 2 rings Traffic A is only on 40G and traffic B is only on 10G, I may have to redistribute some traffic between them.

Thanks

[Joseph W. Doherty]

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Posting

Ah, got it.

You should be able to use two OSPF processes like that.

Another alternative might be using PfR with PIRO (if supported on your routers).

[Tuan Nguyen]

Thanks