Configuring Cdp - Cisco SD208T-NA Administration Manual

Configuring Discovery

Configuring CDP

Configuring CDP
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Cisco Small Business 200 Series Smart Switch Administration Guide
This section describes how to configure CDP.
It covers the following topics:
• Setting CDP Properties
• Editing CDP Interface Settings
• Displaying CDP Local Information
• Displaying CDP Neighbors Information
• Viewing CDP Statistics
Setting CDP Properties
Similar to LLDP, CDP (Cisco Discovery Protocol) is a link layer protocol for directly
connected neighbors to advertise themselves and their capabilities to each other.
Unlike LLDP, CDP is a Cisco proprietary protocol.
CDP Configuration Workflow
The followings is sample workflow in configuring CDP on the switch. You can also
find additional CDP configuration guidelines in the LLDP/CDP section.
Enter the CDP global parameters using the CDP Properties page
Configure CDP per interface using the Interface Setting page
If Auto Smartport is to detect the capabilities of CDP devices, enable CDP in the
Smartport Properties page.
See the Identifying Smartport Type
to identify devices for the Smartport feature.
To enter CDP general parameters:
Click Administration > Discovery - CDP > Properties. The Properties page
opens.
Enter the parameters.
• CDP Status—Select to enable CDP on the switch.
section for a description of how CDP is used
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