After BGP initiates a TCP connection, the ConnectRetry timer is disabled if the TCP connection...

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:

BGP ConnectRetry Timer:

The ConnectRetry timer is used when establishing a TCP connection between BGP peers.

If the connection is successful, the timer is disabled.

If the connection fails, the timer restarts, and the router attempts to reconnect after the timer expires.

Behavior:

This timer prevents excessive connection attempts and ensures efficient resource utilization.