Interface
delay <tens-of-usec>
Set the interface delay EIGRP feeds into its composite metric (units of 10 µs). Raising it makes routes through this link less preferred.
Works on: Router, FirewallMode: iface
Example
R1(config-if)# delay 5000Watch out
Only EIGRP reads it — OSPF cost comes from bandwidth. Watch it take effect in 'show ip route' (the metric in brackets) or 'show interfaces' (DLY).
Run this command live
Don't just read it — type delay <tens-of-usec> in a real network simulator in your browser and watch it take effect. No install, no account needed to start.
Frequently asked
What does the "delay <tens-of-usec>" command do?
Set the interface delay EIGRP feeds into its composite metric (units of 10 µs). Raising it makes routes through this link less preferred.
What's the common gotcha with "delay <tens-of-usec>"?
Only EIGRP reads it — OSPF cost comes from bandwidth. Watch it take effect in 'show ip route' (the metric in brackets) or 'show interfaces' (DLY).
Example of "delay <tens-of-usec>"
R1(config-if)# delay 5000