[c-nsp] Difference in OSPF maximum-paths - operational problem?

[Rick Ernst]

I have several generations of Cisco equipment in my network, and am in the
middle of a rolling upgrade.  There are currently 3 core routers and all
routers in the network use OSPF maximum-paths 6.  With an A/B network and 3
cores, this works fine.  Some of the equipment is limited to 6 paths, some
can handle 8.


If I add the 4th router, I'll have 7 paths (the new cores will be either "A"
or "B", not both).  Will OSPF just pick 6 of the 7 possible paths, or is
something horrible going to happen?

Thanks,
Rick