Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP)

LLDP is used to advertise the device’s identity and abilities and read other devices connected to the same network.

NOTE LLDP is enabled by default.

Configuration commands

(switch(config)#) Enable LLDP.

lldp

(switch (config interface ethernet 1/1) #) Enable LLDP on interface.

lldp receive
lldp transmit

Show commands to validate functionality

(switch#)

show lldp local

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