Lldp-med tlvs, Management address, How lldp works – H3C Technologies H3C S5120 Series Switches User Manual

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LLDP-MED TLVs

LLDP-MED TLVs provide multiple advanced applications for voice over IP (VoIP), such as basic

configuration, network policy configuration, and address and directory management. LLDP-MED TLVs

provide a cost-effective and easy-to-use solution for deploying voice devices in Ethernet. LLDP-MED

TLVs are shown in

Table 1-6

:

Table 1-6 LLDP-MED TLVs

Type

Description

LLDP-MED Capabilities

Allows a network device to advertise the LLDP-MED TLVs it
supports

Network Policy

Allows a network device or terminal device to advertise VLAN
ID of the specific port, VLAN type, and the Layer 2 and Layer 3
priorities for specific applications

Extended Power-via-MDI

Allows a network device or terminal device to advertise power
supply capability. This TLV is an extension of the Power Via
MDI TLV.

Hardware Revision

Allows a terminal device to advertise its hardware version

Firmware Revision

Allows a terminal device to advertise its firmware version

Software Revision

Allows a terminal device to advertise its software version

Serial Number

Allows a terminal device to advertise its serial number

Manufacturer Name

Allows a terminal device to advertise its vendor name

Model Name

Allows a terminal device to advertise its model name

Asset ID

Allows a terminal device to advertise its asset ID. The typical
case is that the user specifies the asset ID for the endpoint to
facilitate directory management and asset tracking.

Location Identification

Allows a network device to advertise the appropriate location
identifier information for a terminal device to use in the context
of location-based applications

Management address

The management address of a device is used by the network management system to identify and

manage the device for topology maintenance and network management. The management address is

encapsulated in the management address TLV.

How LLDP Works

Operating Modes of LLDP

LLDP can operate in one of the following modes:

z

TxRx mode. A port in this mode sends and receives LLDPDUs.

z

Tx mode. A port in this mode only sends LLDPDUs.

z

Rx mode. A port in this mode only receives LLDPDUs.

z

Disable mode. A port in this mode does not send or receive LLDPDUs.

When the LLDP operating mode of a port changes, its LLDP protocol state machine re-initializes. To

prevent LLDP from being initialized too frequently during times of frequent operating mode change, you

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