Equal Cost Path Splitting

You can configure the maximal number of equal-cost paths that will be used when there is more than one equal-cost path to a destination. You can specify a value for the maximal number of equal-cost paths that will be used when there is more than one equal-cost path to a destination. Only OSPF routes and Static routes are able to use more than one "next hop"

• Range: 1 to 8
• Default: 8

The "next hop" algorithm that is used for forwarding when there is more than one "next hop" to a destination is Source/destination hash: A hash function is performed on the source and destination IP address of each packet that is forwarded to a multipath destination. This result is used to determine which next hop to use.

Configuring Equal Cost Path Splitting - Gaia Portal

1. In the Gaia Portal, go to the Advanced Routing > Routing Options.
2. In the Equal Cost Multipath section, in the Maximum Paths field, enter the desired number between 1 and 8.
3. Click Apply at the top of the page.

Configuring Equal Cost Path Splitting - Gaia Clish (max-path-splits)

1. Run: set max-path-splits <1-8>

   For example: set max-path-splits 2

2. Run: save config