Dell PowerConnect B-RX - Benefits of LLDP

254 BigIron RX Series Configuration Guide
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LLDP overview
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Figure 16 illustrates LLDP connectivity.
FIGURE 16 LLDP Connectivity
Benefits of LLDP
LLDP provides the following benefits:
• Network Management
• Simplifies the use of and enhances the ability of network management tools in
multi-vendor environments
• Enables discovery of accurate physical network topologies such as which devices are
neighbors and through which ports they connect, even within multiple VLANs, where all
subnets may not be known
• Enables discovery of stations in multi-vendor environments
• Ensures proper aging so only valid network device data is presented
• Network Inventory Data
• Supports optional system name, system description, system capabilities and management
address
• System description can contain the device’s product name or model number, version of
hardware type, and operating system
• Provides device capability, such as switch, router, or WLAN access port
• Network troubleshooting
• Information generated through LLDP can be used to detect speed and duplex mismatches
• Accurate topologies simplify troubleshooting within enterprise networks
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