Configuring for Network Management Applications
LLDP (Link-Layer Discovery Protocol)
5300xl Switches Providing Network
Access to LLDP-MED Endpoints
IP Network
Infrastructure
(IEEE 802 LAN)
Figure 15-14. Example of LLDP-MED Network Elements
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LLDP-MED Endpoint Support. LLDP-MED interoperates with directly
connected IP telephony (endpoint) clients having these features and services:
able to autonegotiate speed and duplex configuration with the switch
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able to use the following network policy elements configured on the
client port
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v oice VLAN ID
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802.1p (Layer 2) QoS
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Diffserv codepoint (DSCP) (Layer 3) QoS
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discover and advertise device location data learned from the switch
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support emergency call service (ECS—such as E911, 999, and 112)
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advertise device information for the device data inventory collected
by the switch, including:
• hardware revision
• firmware revision
• software revision
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provide information on network connectivity capabilities (for
example, a multi-port VoIP phone with Layer 2 switch capability)
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support the fast start capability
LLDP-MED Class 1 Generic Endpoints
Such As IP Call Control Devices
LLDP-MED Class 2 Media Endpoints Such As
Media Gateways, Conference Bridges, and
other Devices Supporting IP Media Streams
LLDP-MED Class 3 End-User IP Communication
Devices Such As VoIP Telephones
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serial number
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manufacturer name
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model name
• asset ID
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