Non cluster IBGP peers in Route Reflectors

[Networking Guy]

Hi,

I would like to know why does a route reflector not advertise a route learned from a non cluster IBGP peer to another non cluster IBGP peer. I know this is a Route Reflector rule, but can someone explain the need or reason behind this ? 

[Reza Sharifi · Accepted solution]

Hi,

That is because the non cluster IBGP peers need to be fully meshed together or connected to each other.

Have a look at this document (page-3)

https://jncie.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/350009_-junos-bgp-route-reflection-configuration-and-operation.pdf

HTH

Noncl

[Networking Guy]

Thanks Reza, makes sense now. :)