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Cisco Nexus 5500 Series NX-OS Layer 2 Interfaces Command Reference
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Chapter F Commands
feature udld
feature udld
To enable the Cisco-proprietary Unidirectional Link Detection (UDLD) protocol, which allows ports
that are connected through fiber optics or copper Ethernet cables to monitor the physical configuration
of the cables and detect when a unidirectional link exists, use the
feature udld
command. To disable
UDLD on the switch, use the
no
form of this command.
feature udld
no feature udld
Syntax Description
This command has no arguments or keywords.
Command Default
UDLD is disabled.
Command Modes
Global configuration mode
Command History
Examples
This example shows how to enable UDLD on the switch:
switch(config)#
feature udld
Related Commands
Release
Modification
5.2(1)N1(1)
This command was introduced.
Command
Description
show udld
Displays the administrative and operational UDLD status.
show feature
Displays whether or not UDLD is enabled on the switch.