Configuring Lldp Global Command Options - Dell 53-1002116-01 Administrator's Manual

Configuring LLDP global command options

After entering the protocol lldp command from global configuration mode, you are in LLDP
configuration mode which is designated with the switch(conf-lldp)# prompt. Using the keywords in
this mode, you can set non-default parameter values that apply globally to all interfaces.
Specifying a system name for the Dell FCoE hardware
The global system name for LLDP is useful for differentiating between switches. By default, the
"host-name" from the chassis/entity MIB is used. By specifying a descriptive system name, you will
find it easier to configure the switch for LLDP.
To specify a global system name for the Dell FCoE hardware, perform the following steps from
Privileged EXEC mode.
1. Enter the configure terminal command to access global configuration mode.
2. Enter LLDP configuration mode.
3. Specify an LLDP system name for the CEE switch.
Specifying an LLDP system description for the Dell FCoE hardware
NOTE
Dell recommends you use the operating system version for the description or use the description
from the chassis/entity MIB.
To specify an LLDP system description for the Dell FCoE hardware, perform the following steps from
Privileged EXEC mode. The system description is seen by neighboring switches.
1. Enter the configure terminal command to access global configuration mode.
2. Enter LLDP configuration mode.
3. Specify a system description for the Dell FCoE hardware.
Specifying a user description for LLDP
To specify a user description for LLDP, perform the following steps from Privileged EXEC mode. This
description is for network administrative purposes and is not seen by neighboring switches.
1. Enter the configure terminal command to access global configuration mode.
2. Enter LLDP configuration mode.
3. Specify a user description for LLDP.
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switch(config)#protocol lldp
switch(conf-lldp)#system-name Dell_Alpha
Dell_Alpha(conf-lldp)#
switch(config)#protocol lldp
switch(conf-lldp)#system-description IT_1.6.2_LLDP_01
switch(config)#protocol lldp
switch(conf-lldp)#description Dell-LLDP-installed-july-25
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