Configuring A Vtp Client - Cisco WS-C6506 Software Manual

Chapter 10 Configuring VTP
Task
Step 1
Define the VTP domain name.
Step 2
Place the switch in VTP server mode.
Step 3
(Optional) Set a password for the VTP domain.
Step 4
Verify the VTP configuration.
This example shows how to configure the switch as a VTP server and verify the configuration:
Console> (enable) set vtp domain Lab_Network
VTP domain Lab_Network modified
Console> (enable) set vtp mode server
Changing VTP mode for all features
VTP domain Lab_Network modified
Console> (enable) show vtp domain
Version
Domain Name
Notifications: disabled
Feature
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VLAN
Pruning
VLANs prune eligible: 2-1000
Console> (enable)

Configuring a VTP Client

When a switch is in VTP client mode, you cannot change the VLAN configuration on the switch. The
client switch receives VTP updates from a VTP server in the management domain and modifies its
configuration accordingly.
To configure the switch as a VTP client, perform this task in privileged mode:
Task
Step 1 Define the VTP domain name.
Step 2 Place the switch in VTP client mode.
Step 3 Verify the VTP configuration.
This example shows how to configure the switch as a VTP client and verify the configuration:
Console> (enable) set vtp domain Lab_Network
VTP domain Lab_Network modified
Console> (enable) set vtp mode client
Changing VTP mode for all features
VTP domain Lab_Network modified
Console> (enable) show vtp domain
Version
Domain Name
Notifications: disabled
Feature
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OL-8978-04
: running VTP2 (VTP3 capable)
: Lab_Network
Mode Revision
Server 0
: disabled
: running VTP2 (VTP3 capable)
: Lab_Network
Mode Revision
Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Software Configuration Guide—Release 8.7
Configuring VTP Version 1 and Version 2
Command
set vtp domain name
set vtp mode server
set vtp passwd passwd
show vtp domain
Password : configured (hidden)
Updater ID: 172.20.52.19
Command
set vtp domain name
set vtp mode client
show vtp domain
Password : configured (hidden)
Updater ID: 172.20.52.19
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