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z Extended power-via-MDI TLV, which carries the information about the power supply capability of
the current device.
z Hardware revision TLV, which carries the hardware version of an MED device.
z Firmware revision TLV, which carries the firmware version of an MED device.
z Software revision TLV, which carries the software version of an MED device.
z Serial number TLV, which carries the serial number of an MED device.
z Manufacturer name TLV, which carries the manufacturer name of an MED device.
z Model name TLV, which carries the model of an MED device.
z Asset ID TLV, which carries the asset ID of an MED device. Asset ID is used for directory
management and asset tracking.
z Location identification TLV, which carries the location identification of a device. Location
identification can be used in location-based applications.
For detailed information about LLDP TLV, refer to IEEE 802.1AB-2005 and ANSI/TIA-1057.
Protocols and Standards
z IEEE 802.1AB-2005, Station and Media Access Control Connectivity Discovery
z ANSI/TIA-1057, Link Layer Discovery Protocol for Media Endpoint Devices
LLDP Configuration Task List
Complete these tasks to configure LLDP:
Task Remarks
Enabling LLDP Required
Setting LLDP Operating Mode Optional
Configuring LLDPDU TLVs Optional
Enable LLDP Polling Optional
Basic LLDP
configuration
Configuring the Parameters Concerning LLDPDU Sending Optional
Configuring the Encapsulation Format for LLDPDUs Optional
Configuring the Encapsulation Format of the Management Address Optional
Configuring CDP Compatibility Optional
Configuring LLDP Trapping Optional
Performing Basic LLDP Configuration
Enabling LLDP
Follow these steps to enable LLDP: