
LLDP Function Operation Configuration
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trace the change and condition of topology, but most of them can reach layer-three and
classify the devices into all IP subnets at best. This kind of data are very primitive, only
referring to basic events like the adding and removing of relative devices instead of details
about where and how these devices operate with the network.
Layer 2 discovery covers information like which devices have which ports, which
switches connect to other devices and so on, it can also display the routs between clients,
switches, routers, application servers and network servers. Such details will be very
meaningful for schedule and investigate the source of network failure.
LLDP will be a very useful management tool, providing accurate information about
network mirroring, flow data and searching network problems.
9.2
LLDP Function Configuration Task Sequence
1. Globally enable LLDP function
2. Configure the port-based LLDP function switch
3. Configure the operating state of port LLDP
4. Configure the intervals of LLDP updating messages
5. Configure the aging time multiplier of LLDP messages
6. Configure the sending delay of updating messages
7. Configure the intervals of sending Trap messages
8. Configure to enable the Trap function of the port
9. Configure the optional information-sending attribute of the port
10. Configure the size of space to store Remote Table of the port
11. Configure the type of operation when the Remote Table of the port is full
12. Display and debug the relative information of LLDP
1. Globally enable LLDP function
Command
Explanation
Global Mode
lldp enable
lldp disable
Globally
enable
or
disable
LLDP
function.
2. Configure the port-base LLDP function switch
Command
Explanation
Port Mode
lldp enable
lldp disable
Configure the port-base LLDP function
switch.
3. Configure the operating state of port LLDP
Command
Explanation