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Chapter 27 Configuring LLDP and LLDP-MED
Configuring LLDP and LLDP-MED
Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, follow these steps to enable LLDP on an interface when it has been
disabled:
This example shows how to enable LLDP on an interface.
Switch#
configure terminal
Switch(config)#
interface gigabitethernet1/0/1
Switch(config-if)#
lldp transmit
Switch(config-if)#
lldp receive
Switch(config-if)#
end
Configuring LLDP-MED TLVs
By default, the switch only sends LLDP packets until it receives LLDP-MED packets from the end
device. The device continues to send LLDP-MED packets until it only receives LLDP packets.
Using the lldp interface configuration command, you can configure the interface not to send these TLVs:
Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, follow these steps to disable a TLV on an interface:
Step 5
end
Return to privileged EXEC mode.
Step 6
copy running-config startup-config
(Optional) Save your entries in the configuration file.
Command
Purpose
Command
Purpose
Step 1
configure terminal
Enter global configuration mode.
Step 2
interface interface-id
Specify the interface on which you are enabling LLDP-MED, and
enter interface configuration mode.
Step 3
lldp transmit
LLDP packets are sent on the interface.
Step 4
lldp receive
LLDP packets are received on the interface.
Step 5
end
Return to privileged EXEC mode.
Step 6
copy running-config startup-config
(Optional) Save your entries in the configuration file.
Table 27-2
LLDP-MED TLVs
LLDP-MED TLV
Description
inventory-management
LLDP-MED inventory management TLV
location
LLDP-MED location TLV
network-policy
LLDP-MED network policy TLV
power-management
LLDP-MED power management TLV
Command
Purpose
Step 1
configure terminal
Enter global configuration mode.
Step 2
interface interface-id
Specify the interface on which you are configuring a LLDP-MED
TLV, and enter interface configuration mode.