Specifications

170 ExtremeWare XOS 10.1 Command Reference Guide
Commands for Configuring Slots and Ports on a Switch
enable edp ports
enable edp ports [<ports> | all]
Description
Enables the Extreme Discovery Protocol (EDP) on one or more ports.
Syntax Description
Default
Enabled.
Usage Guidelines
On a modular switch, <ports> can be a list of slots and ports. For a detailed explanation of port
specification, see “Modular Switch Numerical Ranges” or “Line-Editing Keys” in Chapter 1.
EDP is useful when Extreme Networks switches are attached to a port.
The EDP is used to locate neighbor Extreme Networks switches and exchange information about switch
configuration. When running on a normal switch port, EDP is used to by the switches to exchange
topology information with each other. Information communicated using EDP includes the following:
• Switch MAC address (switch ID)
• Switch software version information
• Switch IP address
• Switch VLAN-IP information
• Switch port number
Example
The following command enables EDP on slot 1, port 3 on a modular switch:
enable edp ports 1:3
ports Specifies one or more ports or slots and ports. On a modular switch, can be a
list of slots and ports. May be in the form 1, 2, 3-5, 2:*, 2:5, 2:6-2:8.
all Specifies all ports on the switch.