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### Instruction:
What is the purpose of the Designated Intermediate System (DIS) in IS-IS?
### Response:
The Designated Intermediate System (DIS) is responsible for generating Link State PDUs (LSPs) on behalf of the pseudo-node representing the broadcast network. It is elected based on priority and MAC address. The DIS helps reduce the amount of flooding on a broadcast network.
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