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LLDP-MED Global Configuration
LLDP-MED Global Configuration
LLDP-MED is an enhancement to LLDP that enables:
Auto-discovery of LAN policies (such as VLAN and Layer 2 Priority settings).
Device location discovery for creation of location databases.
Extended and automated power management of Power over Ethernet (PoE) endpoints.
Inventory management, enabling network administrators to track their network devices and deter-
mine their characteristics (manufacturer, software and hardware versions, serial/asset number).
To view and configure global Link Layer Discovery Protocol-Media Endpoint Discovery (LLDP-MED)
settings, click
LLDP-MED
>
Configuration
in the navigation pane.
Figure 39. LLDP-MED Global Configuration Page
The following global settings display:
Table 32. LLDP-MED Global Configuration Fields
If you change the Fast Start Repeat Count, click
Apply
to save any changes for the current boot ses-
sion. The changes take effect immediately but are not retained across a switch reset unless you click
Save Configuration
.
Field
Description
Fast Start Repeat Count
The number of LLDP-MED Protocol Data Units (LLDPDUs) that are transmitted during the
fast start period when LLDP-MED is enabled. The default is 3.
Device Class
The device's MED classification. The HPE OfficeConnect 1850 switch is classified as a
Network Connectivity device.