Brocade Mobility RFS Controller System Reference Guide (Supporting software release 5.5.0.0 and later) - Manual (Page 930)

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OSPF Area Details
OSPF
An OSPF network is subdivided into routing areas (with 32 bit area identifiers) to simplify
administration and optimize traffic utilization. Areas are logical groupings of hosts and networks,
including routers having interfaces connected to an included network. Each area maintains a
separate link state database whose information may be summarized towards the rest of the
network. An OSPF Area contains a set of routers exchanging Link State Advertisements (LSAs) with
others in the same area. Areas limit LSAs and encourage aggregate routes. Areas are identified by
32-bit IDs, expressed either in decimal, or octet-based dot-decimal notation.
To view OSPF area statistics:
1. Select the Statistics menu from the Web UI.
2. Select System from the navigation pane (on the left-hand side of the screen), expand the
default node and select an Access Point for statistical observation.
3. Select OSPF.
4. Select the Area Details tab.
FIGURE 121 Access Point - OSPF Area Details tab
The Area Details tab describes the following:
OSPF Area ID Displays either the integer (numeric ID) or IP address assigned to the OSPF area as a unique identifier.
OSPF INF Lists the interface ID (virtual interface for dynamic OSPF routes) supporting each listed OSPF area ID.
Auth Type Lists the authentication schemes used to validate the credentials of dynamic route connections and their
areas.
Total LSA Lists the Link State Advertisements (LSAs) of all entities using the dynamic route (in any direction) in the
listed area ID.