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I have 2 routers connected to the same MPLS provider. I have the statement maximum-paths 2 under my BGP config. I'd like to know what will happen if I remove it.<br />
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<pre><code id="code-10-29021530-1">router BGP 65001
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address-family nsap
 maximum-paths 2
exit-address family</code></pre>
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I have 2 routers connected to the same MPLS provider. I have the statement maximum-paths 2 under my BGP config. I'd like to know what will happen if I remove it.

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BGP max path 2

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