Type
Description
Maximum Frame Size TLV
Maximum frame length supported by a
port, namely, the maximum transmission
unit (MTU)
Power Via MDI TLV
Power capability of a port, for example,
whether the port supports PoE and whether
the port is a powering device or powered
device
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LLDP-MED TLV
Type
Description
LLDP-MED Capabilities TLV
MED type of a device and the type of an
LLDP MED TLV that can be encapsulated
in an LLDPDU
Inventory TLV
Manufacturer of the device
Location Identification TLV
Location identification, which identifies
the location of the local device
Network Policy TLV
VLAN ID, Layer 2 priority, and DSCP of
a voice VLAN
Extended Power-via-MDI TLV
Power capability of the device
By default, LLDP advertises all types of TLVs except the Location Identification TLV.
2.3 Configuring LLDP
This section describes how to configure LLDP.
2.3.1 Establishing the Configuration Task
Applicable Environment
The LLDP function on network devices allows the NMS to obtain device capabilities, device
topology, management addresses, device identifications, and interface identifications.
Pre-configuration Tasks
Before configuring LLDP, complete the following tasks:
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Configuring a reachable route between the switch and the NMS and setting the SNMP
parameters
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Configuring an LLDP management address
Quidway S2700 Series Ethernet Switches
Configuration Guide - Network Management
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