Benefits Of Lldp - Dell PowerConnect B-RX Configuration Manual

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LLDP overview
Figure 16
FIGURE 16

Benefits of LLDP

LLDP provides the following benefits:
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illustrates LLDP connectivity.
LLDP Connectivity
port device
info
A4 IP-Phone xxxx
B6
xxxx
Switch
B21
xxxx
I'm a switch
I'm a switch
I'm an IP Phone
Network Management
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Simplifies the use of and enhances the ability of network management tools in
multi-vendor environments
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Enables discovery of accurate physical network topologies such as which devices are
neighbors and through which ports they connect, even within multiple VLANs, where all
subnets may not be known
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Enables discovery of stations in multi-vendor environments
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Ensures proper aging so only valid network device data is presented
Network Inventory Data
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Supports optional system name, system description, system capabilities and management
address
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System description can contain the device's product name or model number, version of
hardware type, and operating system
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Provides device capability, such as switch, router, or WLAN access port
Network troubleshooting
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Information generated through LLDP can be used to detect speed and duplex mismatches
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Accurate topologies simplify troubleshooting within enterprise networks
port device
info
A19
xxxx
Switch
F3
OP-PBX xxxx
I'm a switch
I'm a switch
I'm a PC
I'm a PBX
I'm a switch
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