
Figure 42. ARP Learning via ARP Request
Beginning with Dell Networking OS version 8.3.1.0, when you enable ARP learning via gratuitous ARP, the
system installs a new ARP entry, or updates an existing entry for all received ARP requests.
Figure 43. ARP Learning via ARP Request with ARP Learning via Gratuitous ARP Enabled
Whether you enable or disable ARP learning via gratuitous ARP, the system does not look up the target IP.
It only updates the ARP entry for the Layer 3 interface with the source IP of the request.
Configuring ARP Retries
In Dell Networking OS versions prior to 8.3.1.0, the number of ARP retries is set to five and is not
configurable. After five retries, Dell Networking OS backs off for 20 seconds before it sends a new
request. Beginning with Dell Networking OS version 8.3.1.0, the number of ARP retries is configurable.
The default backoff interval remains at 20 seconds.
To set and display ARP retries, use the following commands.
• Set the number of ARP retries.
CONFIGURATION mode
arp retries number
The default is 5.
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