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LLDP
The section describes the Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP).
It contains the following topics:
•Overview
• LLDP Properties
• LLDP Port Settings
•MED Network Policy
• MED Port Settings
• Neighbors Information
Overview
The Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) enables network managers to
troubleshoot and enhance network management by discovering and
maintaining network topologies over multi-vendor environments. LLDP
discovers network neighbors by standardizing methods for network devices to
advertise themselves to other systems, and to store discovered information.
Discovery information includes:
• Device identification
• Device capabilities
• Device configuration