Brocade Mobility RFS Controller System Reference Guide (Supporting software release 5.5.0.0 and later) - Manual (Page 185)

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4. Select Network to expand its sub menu options.
5. Select Link Layer Discovery Protocol.
FIGURE 75 Profile Overrides - Network Link Layer Discovery Protocol screen
NOTE
A blue override icon (to the left of a parameter) defines the parameter as having an override applied.
To remove an override go to the Basic Configuration section of the device and click the Clear
Overrides button. This removes all overrides from the device.
6. Check the Enable LLDP box to enable Link Layer Discovery Protocol on the device.
7. Refer to the Hold Time field and use the spinner control to define a hold time between 10 -
1800 seconds for transmitted LLDP Packets. The default value is 180 seconds.
8. Refer to the Timer field and use the spinner control to define the interval between 5 - 900
seconds to transmit LLDP packets. The default value is 60 seconds.
9. Check the Inventory Management Discovery box to enable this feature. Inventory Management
Discovery is used to track and identify inventory attributes including manufacturer, model, or
software version.
10. Select the Extended Power via MDI Discovery box to enable this feature. Extended Power via
MDI Discovery provides detailed power information through end points and other connected
devices.
11. Select the OK button to save the changes and overrides. Select Reset to revert to the last
saved configuration.
Overriding a Profile’s Miscellaneous Network Configuration
Overriding a Profile’s Network Configuration
A profile can include a hostname within a DHCP lease for a requesting device. This helps an
administrator track the leased DHCP IP address by hostname for the device profile. When
numerous DHCP leases are assigned, an administrator can better track the leases when
hostnames are used instead of devices.
To include a hostnames in DHCP request:
1. Select Devices from the Configuration tab.
The Device Configuration screen displays a list of managed devices or peer controllers, service
platforms or Access Points.