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

[Hunter Fuller]

Weeellllll...

I think showing your own address in 'show ip arp' is misleading. You
didn't learn that address via ARP.

Similarly, Linux doesn't show its own address in "ip neighbor show",
because it isn't its own neighbor.

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On Thu, Oct 28, 2021 at 8:01 AM Drew Weaver <drew.weaver at thenap.com> 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!
>
> Thanks,
> -Drew
>
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