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    Configuring LLDP

    QFX Series products use Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) and Link Layer Discovery Protocol Media Endpoint Discovery (LLDP-MED) to learn and distribute device information on network links. The information allows the switch to identify a variety of devices quickly. The result is a LAN that interoperates smoothly and efficiently.

    The LLDP protocol cannot be enabled by issuing the set protocols lldp statement at the [edit] hierarchy level. Enable the LLDP protocol by configuring it on all interfaces or on specific interfaces.

    To configure basic LLDP options using the CLI:

    1. Configure the advertisement interval in seconds:
      [edit protocols lldp]
      user@switch# set advertisement-interval 45
    2. Specify the multiplier used in combination with the advertisement-interval value to determine the length of time LLDP information is held before it is discarded:
      [edit protocols lldp]
      user@switch# set hold-multiplier 5
    3. Configure LLDP on all interfaces or on a specific interface:
      [edit protocols lldp]
      user@switch# set interface (LLDP) all
    4. Configure tracing operations for the LLDP protocol:
      [edit protocols lldp]
      user@switch# set traceoptions file lldptrace

    Published: 2013-08-15