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300-410 Practice Question: Given the following configuration on Router R2:…
Given the following configuration on Router R2:
router eigrp 200
redistribute ospf 1 metric 10000 100 255 1 1500 default-metric 10000 100 255 1 1500
What is the effect of having both the 'metric' keyword in the redistribute command and the 'default-metric' command?
⚠ Common exam trap
300-410 often tests the precedence of explicit parameters over global defaults, so candidates must remember that the 'metric' keyword in a redistribute command overrides the 'default-metric' command for that specific redistribution.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
The 'metric' keyword overrides the default-metric for routes redistributed from OSPF into EIGRP.
The 'metric' keyword in the redistribute command explicitly sets the seed metric for routes redistributed from OSPF into EIGRP. When both the 'metric' keyword and the 'default-metric' command are present, the 'metric' keyword takes precedence for that specific redistribution. The 'default-metric' command only applies when no metric is specified in the redistribute command.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
The 'metric' keyword is ignored; the default-metric is used for all redistributed routes.
Why it's wrong here
An explicit metric on the redistribute command takes precedence over default-metric for those routes; the default applies only where no metric is specified. It is tempting because default-metric is a fallback, but it never overrides a metric stated directly on the redistribution entry.
- ✗
Both metrics are applied, causing a conflict and potential routing issues.
Why it's wrong here
No conflict arises: the redistribute metric applies to OSPF routes, and default-metric is simply unused for them, so no competing values are installed. It is tempting because two metric statements look contradictory, yet IOS resolves precedence rather than merging them.
- ✓
The 'metric' keyword overrides the default-metric for routes redistributed from OSPF into EIGRP.
Why this is correct
The metric keyword supplies seed metrics directly on the redistribute command, so it takes precedence over the router-level default-metric for OSPF-derived routes. The default-metric only applies when no metric is specified, making the explicit values the ones actually used.
- ✗
The default-metric command is not needed and can be removed without any effect.
Why it's wrong here
The default-metric command still supplies seed metrics for any redistribution lacking an explicit metric, so removing it changes behaviour for other redistribution statements. It is tempting because the redistribute command's own metric overrides the default for OSPF routes, making the default appear redundant here.
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Routing Protocol Comparison
| Protocol | Metric | Max Hops | Algorithm | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIP v2 | Hop count | 15 | Bellman-Ford | Distance vector |
| OSPF | Cost (bandwidth) | Unlimited | Dijkstra (SPF) | Link state |
| EIGRP | Composite metric | Unlimited | DUAL | Hybrid |
| IS-IS | Cost | Unlimited | Dijkstra | Link state |
| BGP | Policy / attributes | Unlimited | Path vector | Path vector |
RIP's 15-hop limit makes it unsuitable for large networks. OSPF and EIGRP dominate modern enterprise deployments.
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