Discovery Through Non-Cdp-Capable And Noncluster-Capable Devices - Cisco WS-C3560-48PS-S Software Configuration Manual

Planning a Switch Cluster
Figure 5-1
Edge of
cluster

Discovery Through Non-CDP-Capable and Noncluster-Capable Devices

If a cluster command switch is connected to a non-CDP-capable third-party hub (such as a non-Cisco
hub), it can discover cluster-enabled devices connected to that third-party hub. However, if the cluster
command switch is connected to a noncluster-capable Cisco device, it cannot discover a cluster-enabled
device connected beyond the noncluster-capable Cisco device.
Figure 5-2
hub. However, the cluster command switch does not discover the switch that is connected to a
Catalyst 5000 switch.
Figure 5-2
(non-CDP-capable)
Candidate switch
Catalyst 3560 Switch Software Configuration Guide
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Discovery Through CDP Hops
Command switch
VLAN 16
Member
switch 8
Member
switch 9
Switch 11
candidate
switch
shows that the cluster command switch discovers the switch that is connected to a third-party
Discovery Through Non-CDP-Capable and Noncluster-Capable Devices
Command switch
Third-party hub
VLAN 62
Member
switch 10
Switch 12
Candidate
Switch 13
switches
Switch 14
Switch 15
Catalyst 5000 switch
(noncluster-capable)
Candidate switch
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