Cisco Discovery Protocol Support

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This section contains the following topics:

•About the Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP), page 5-1

•Using the CDP Driver, page 5-2

•Accessing CDP Driver Control, page 5-2

•Installing the CDP Protocol Driver, page 5-2

•Starting the CDP Protocol Driver, page 5-2

•Enabling the CDP Protocol Driver, page 5-3

•Showing the CDP Protocol Driver Properties, page 5-3

•Updating an IP Address for the CDP Protocol Driver, page 5-3

•Locating Updated CDP Driver and Interface Files, page 5-4

•Default CDP Settings, page 5-4

About the Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP)

The Cisco CRS system uses the Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) to periodically send out CDP messages to a designated multicast address. These messages contain information such as device identification, interface name, system capabilities, SNMP agent address, and time-to-live. Any Cisco device with CDP support can locate a Cisco CRS server by monitoring these periodic messages.

Using information provided through CDP, the CiscoWorks server discovers your Cisco CRS server and the Campus Manager application Topology Services builds topology maps that display the CRS server and other Cisco devices.

CDP is enabled on the Cisco CRS system by default. You must have the CDP driver enabled at all times for CiscoWorks to discover the CRS server.

Note The Windows 2003 CDP Protocol Driver is designed to run with Cisco CRS on a Cisco Media Convergence Server (MCS) with a 10/100BaseT Ethernet network interface card under Windows 2003 Server. It does not support other media, such as Token Ring, ATM, or Windows NT platforms (including Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0).

Cisco Customer Response Solutions Servicing and Troubleshooting Guide, Release 5.0(1)

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5.0(1) specifications

Cisco Systems 5.0(1) marks a significant development in the realm of networking technology, providing an upgraded platform designed to accommodate the ever-evolving demands of modern enterprises. This version is characterized by its robust set of features and cutting-edge technologies, enabling organizations to optimize their network performance, streamline operations, and enhance security.

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Finally, the platform is designed with interoperability in mind. Cisco Systems 5.0(1) supports a wide array of devices and integrates smoothly with other vendor technologies, which is essential in diverse networking environments.

In summary, Cisco Systems 5.0(1) delivers advanced security features, embraces software-defined networking, enhances cloud integration, offers user-friendly management tools, and supports interoperability. Together, these characteristics position Cisco as a leader in the networking industry, prepared to meet the challenges of tomorrow’s technological landscape.

Cisco Systems 5.0(1) Cisco Discovery Protocol Support, About the Cisco Discovery Protocol CDP

Models: 5.0(1)