[c-nsp] 'show ip arp' intended functionality

[Giles Coochey]

On 28/10/2021 13:53, Drew Weaver wrote:
> Hello,
>
> This is more of a curiosity rather than an actual technical question.
>
> How *should* the command 'show ip arp' function?
>
> I've noticed that on almost all network operating systems the 'show ip arp' command (or it's equivalent) shows the device (router/switch/whatever) in the table.
>
> On NX-OS and Dell 10 Enterprise it only shows the hosts connected to the interface (and not switch/routers own IP)
>
> I am mostly just curious as to "what is correct" also if anyone is aware of a command in NX-OS or Dell 10 E that shows it 'the old way' please enlighten me!
>
I would expect it to show the table of IP addresses and MAC addresses 
that it has learned via the ARP protocol. Static ARP entries (using 
configured and BIA MAC addresses) I wouldn't expect to see, unless 
labelled as "static" as opposed to "dynamic".

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Giles Coochey