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Chapter 8 Configuring VLANs
How the VMPS Works
Default VMPS Configuration
Table 8-13 shows the default VMPS and dynamic port configuration on client switches.
Configuring Dynamic VLAN Membership
You must enter the IP address of the Catalyst 5000 switch or the other device acting as the VMPS to
configure the Catalyst 2900 XL or Catalyst 3500 XL switch as a client. If the VMPS is being defined for
a cluster of switches, enter the address on the command switch.
Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, follow these steps to enter the IP address of the VMPS:
Table 8-13 Default VMPS Client and Dynamic Port Configuration
Feature Default Configuration
VMPS domain server None
VMPS reconfirm interval 60 minutes
VMPS server retry count 3
Dynamic ports None configured
Command Purpose
Step 1
configure terminal Enter global configuration mode.
Step 2
vmps server ipaddress primary Enter the IP address of the switch acting as the primary VMPS server.
Step 3
vmps server ipaddress Enter the IP address for the switch acting as a secondary VMPS server.
You can enter up to three secondary server addresses.
Step 4
end Return to privileged EXEC mode.
Step 5
show vmps Verify the VMPS server entry.
In the display, check the VMPS Domain Server field.
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