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### Instruction:
What is the purpose of the 'bgp confederation peers' command in IOS XR BGP configuration?
### Response:
The 'bgp confederation peers' command is used to define the sub-AS that are part of the confederation. It is used in conjunction with the 'bgp confederation identifier' command. The sub-AS numbers are local to the confederation and are not visible to external peers.
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