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Performing basic LLDP configuration
Enabling LLDP
To make LLDP take effect on certain ports, you must enable LLDP both globally and on these ports.
Follow these steps to enable LLDP:
Required
By default, LLDP is globally
enabled.
Enter Ethernet
interface view
or port group
view
Enter Layer 2 Ethernet
interface view
interface interface-type
interface-number
Required
Use either command.
port-group manual port-group-
name
Optional
By default, LLDP is enabled on a
port.
Setting the LLDP operating mode
LLDP can operate in one of the following modes.
TxRx mode. A port in this mode sends and receives LLDPDUs.
Tx mode. A port in this mode only sends LLDPDUs.
Rx mode. A port in this mode only receives LLDPDUs.
Disable mode. A port in this mode does not send or receive LLDPDUs.
Follow these steps to set the LLDP operating mode:
Enter Ethernet
interface view
or port group
view
Enter Layer 2 Ethernet
interface view
interface interface-type interface-
number
Required
Use either command.
port-group manual port-group-name
Set the LLDP operating mode
lldp admin-status { disable | rx | tx
| txrx }