Configuring Discovery
Configuring LLDP
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For a description of LLDP MED, refer to the LLDP MED Protocol section.
STEP 3 In the Fast Start Repeat Count field, enter the number of times LLDP packets are
sent when the LLDP-MED Fast Start mechanism is initialized. This occurs when a
new endpoint device links to the switch.
STEP 4 Click Apply. The LLDP properties are defined.
Editing LLDP Port Settings
The
Port Settings Page
enables activating LLDP and SNMP notification per port,
and entering the TLVs that are sent in the LLDP PDU.
By setting these properties it is possible to provide various types of information to
devices that support the LLDP protocol.
The LLDP-MED TLVs to be advertised can be selected in the LLDP MED Port
Settings Page.
To define the LLDP port settings:
STEP 1 Click Administration > Discovery - LLDP > Port Settings. The
Port Settings Page
opens.
This page displays the port LLDP information.
STEP 2 Select a port and click Edit. The Edit LLDP Port Settings Page opens.
This page provides the following fields:
• Interface—Select the port to be defined.
• Administrative Status—Select the LLDP publishing option for the port. The
values are:
- Tx Only—Publishes only but does not discover.
- Rx Only—Discovers but does not publish.
- Tx & Rx—Publishes and discovers.
- Disable—Indicates that LLDP is disabled on the port.