Lldp-Med Overview - Brocade Communications Systems FastIron Administration Manual

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LLDP-MED overview

LLDP-MED is an extension to LLDP. This protocol enables advanced LLDP features in a Voice over IP
(VoIP) network. Whereas LLDP enables network discovery between Network Connectivity devices,
LLDP-MED enables network discovery between Network Connectivity devices and media Endpoints
such as, IP telephones, softphones, VoIP gateways and conference bridges.
The following diagram illustrates LLDP-MED connectivity.
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Simplifies the use of and enhances the ability of network management tools in multi-vendor
environments
Enables discovery of accurate physical network topologies such as which devices are
neighbors and through which ports they connect
Enables discovery of stations in multi-vendor environments
Supports optional system name, system description, system capabilities and management
address
System description can contain the device product name or model number, version of
hardware type, and operating system
Provides device capability, such as switch, router, or WLAN access point
Information generated by LLDP can be used to detect speed and duplex mismatches
Accurate topologies simplify troubleshooting within enterprise networks
Can discover devices with misconfigured or unreachable IP addresses

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