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
ModificationRelease
This command was introduced.4.0(1a)N1(1)
Examples
This example shows how to enable UDLD on the switch:
switch(config)# feature udld
Related Commands
DescriptionCommand
Displays the administrative and operational UDLD
status.
show udld
Displays whether or not UDLD is enabled on the
switch.
show feature
Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Interfaces Command Reference
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F Commands
feature udld