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The ARP Optimization feature improves Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) performance by reducing the ARP searching time by using an improved data structure. Previously, the ARP table was organized for easy searching on an entry based on the IP address. However, there are cases, such as interface flapping on the device and a topology change in the network, where all related ARP entries must be refreshed for correct forwarding. This situation could consume a substantial amount of CPU time in the ARP process to search and clean up all the entries. Use the clear arp interface command to clear the entire ARP cache on an interface.
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Information About ARP Optimization
The ARP Optimization feature improves Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) performance by reducing the ARP searching time by using an improved data structure. Previously, the ARP table was organized for easy searching on an entry based on the IP address. However, there are cases, such as interface flapping on the device and a topology change in the network, where all related ARP entries must be refreshed for correct forwarding. This situation could consume a substantial amount of CPU time in the ARP process to search and clean up all the entries. Use the clear arp interface command to clear the entire ARP cache on an interface.
How to Configure ARP Optimization
Perform the following tasks to clear the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) cache of entries associated with an interface and to clear all dynamic entries from the ARP cache, the fast-switching cache, and the IP route cache.
1. enable
2. clear arp interface type number
3. clear arp-cache
4. exit
Configuration Examples for ARP Optimization
The following example shows how to clear all entries in the ARP cache associated with an interface:
Device# clear arp interface gigabitethernet0/0/0
The following example shows how to clear all dynamic entries in the ARP cache:
Device# clear arp-cache
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ARP Optimization |
Cisco IOS XE Release 3.2SE |
The ARP Optimization feature improves Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) performance by reducing the ARP searching time by using an improved data structure. Previously, the ARP table was organized for easy searching on an entry based on the IP address. However, there are cases, such as interface flapping on the device and a topology change in the network, where all related ARP entries must be refreshed for correct forwarding. This situation could consume a substantial amount of CPU time in the ARP process to search and clean up all the entries. Use the clear arp interface command to clear the entire ARP cache on an interface. The following command was introduced or modified: clear arp interface. |