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cdeTConnOperPartnerBorderPeer
Cisco DLSW T Connection Operation Partner Border Peer
1.3.6.1.4.1.9.9.74.1.3.2.1.3
This variable indicates if the partner DLSw is capable of operating as a border peer, as received through capabilities exchange. True indicates that it is capable, false indicates that it is not. Border peers form peer connections with every router in their group and with border peers in other groups. The role of a border peer is to forward explorers on behalf of other DLSw routers.
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