This chapter describes how to configure discovery protocols.
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Configuring CDP
Configuring Cisco Discovery Protocol
Configuring Link Layer Discovery Protocol and LLDP-MED
Configuring CDP
Purpose
To review and configure the Enterasys CDP discovery protocol. This protocol is used to discover
network topology. When enabled, this protocol allows Enterasys devices to send periodic PDUs
about themselves to neighboring devices.
Commands
The commands used to review and configure the CDP discovery protocol are listed below.
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show cdp
set cdp state
set cdp auth
set cdp interval
set cdp hold-time
clear cdp
show neighbors
show cdp
Use this command to display the status of the CDP discovery protocol and message interval on
one or more ports.
Discovery Protocol Configuration
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