Lldp; Lldp Configuration - Planet GSW-1602SF User Manual

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4.14 LLDP

Link Layer Discovery Protocol
Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) is used to discover basic information about neighboring devices on the local
broadcast domain. LLDP is a Layer 2 protocol that uses periodic broadcasts to advertise information about the sending
device. Advertised information is represented in Type Length Value (TLV) format according to the IEEE 802.1ab
standard, and can include details such as device identification, capabilities and configuration settings. LLDP also defines
how to store and maintain information gathered about the neighboring network nodes it discovers.
Link Layer Discovery Protocol - Media Endpoint Discovery (LLDP-MED) is an extension of LLDP intended for
managing endpoint devices such as Voice over IP phones and network switches. The LLDP-MED TLVs advertise
information such as network policy, power, inventory, and device location details. LLDP and LLDP-MED information can be
used by SNMP applications to simplify troubleshooting, enhance network management, and maintain an accurate network
topology.

4.14.1 LLDP Configuration

This page allows the user to inspect and configure the current LLDP port settings. The LLDP Configuration screen in Figure
4-86 appears.
Figure 4-86 LLDP Configuration
Transmitted TLVs Parameters
The Transmitted TLVs Parameters includes the following items: Table 4-39 Description of the Transmitted TLVs
Parameters.
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