Enabling Cdp - Cisco Catalyst 2960 series Configuration Manual

How to Configure CDP
What to Do Next
You must reenable CDP to use it.
Related Topics
Enabling CDP, on page 436
Default CDP Configuration, on page 432

Enabling CDP

CDP is enabled by default.
Switch clusters and other Cisco devices (such as Cisco IP Phones) regularly exchange CDP messages.
Note
Disabling CDP can interrupt cluster discovery and device connectivity.
Follow these steps to enable CDP when it has been disabled.
Before You Begin
CDP must be disabled, or it cannot be enabled.
SUMMARY STEPS
1. enable
2. configure terminal
3. cdp run
4. end
5. show running-config
6. copy running-config startup-config
DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action
Step 1
enable
Example:
Switch> enable
Step 2 configure terminal
Example:
Switch# configure terminal
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Purpose
Enables privileged EXEC mode. Enter your password
if prompted.
Enters the global configuration mode.