Configuring for Network Management Applications
LLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)
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Figure 15-12. Example of Per-Port Configuration Display (5300xl with Software
Release E.10.x or Greater)
Configuring Global LLDP Packet Controls
The commands in this section configure the aspects of LLDP operation that
apply the same to all ports in the switch.
Enabling or Disabling LLDP Operation on the Switch. Enabling LLDP
operation (the default) causes the switch to:
■
Use active, LLDP-enabled ports to transmit LLDP packets describing itself
to neighbor devices.
Add entries to its neighbors table based on data read from incoming LLDP
■
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Syntax [ no ] lldp run
These fields appear when medtlvenable is
enabled on the switch, which is the default
setting.
This field appears when dot3tlvenable is enabled
on the switch, which is the default setting.
The blank IpAddress field indicates that the
default IP address will be advertised from this
port. (Refer to page 15-41: "Configuring a Remote
Management Address for Outbound LLDP
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