16 LLDP-DCBX configuration

LLDP-DCBX configuration

Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) provides a solution for the configuration issues caused by increasing numbers and types of network devices in a LAN environment, because, with LLDP, you can statically monitor and configure each device on a network.

Data Center Bridging Exchange (DCBX) protocol enables Enhanced Ethernet devices to discover whether a peer device supports particular features, such as Priority-based Flow Control (PFC) or Class of Service (CoS). In a Data Center Bridging (DCB) environment, LLDP is enhanced with DCBX protocol to further share or change the configured DCB enhancements. You must enable the DCBX protocol and configure certain parameters in order to effectively utilize the benefits of a converged network.

Using the LLDP-DCBXdialog box, you can create and manage LLDP profiles and assign an LLDP profile to a port or link aggregation group (LAG).

Configuring LLDP for FCoE

To configure LLDP for FCoE, complete the following steps.

NOTE

When a TE port is selected to assign to an LLDP profile, a yellow banner displays with the following error message: “LLDP-DCBX is disabled on this switch. The configuration becomes functional when LLDP-DCBX is enabled on the switch.”

1.Select Configure > DCB.

The DCB Configuration dialog box displays.

2.Select the switch to edit in the DCB Ports and LAGs list and click Edit. The Edit Switch dialog box displays, as shown in Figure 191.

3.Click the LLDP-DCBXtab.

FIGURE 191 Edit Switch dialog box - LLDP-DCBX tab

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