Brocade 6910 Ethernet Access Switch Configuration Guide (Supporting R2.2.0.0) - Manual (Page 1143)

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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) can dynamically allocate an IP address and other
configuration information to network clients when they boot up. If a subnet does not already
include a BOOTP or DHCP server, you can relay DHCP client requests to a DHCP server on another
subnet.
Specifying A DHCP Client Identifier
Use the IP Service > DHCP > Client page to specify the DHCP client identifier for a VLAN interface.
CLI References
• “ip dhcp client class-id” on page 588
Command Usage
• The class identifier is used identify the vendor class and configuration of the switch to the
DHCP server, which then uses this information to decide on how to service the client or the
type of information to return.
• The general framework for this DHCP option is set out in RFC 2132 (Option 60). This
information is used to convey configuration settings or other identification information about a
client, but the specific string to use should be supplied by your service provider or network
administrator.
Parameters
These parameters are displayed in the web interface:
• VLAN – ID of configured VLAN.
• Vendor Class ID – The following options are supported when the check box is marked to enable
this feature:
• Default – The default string is BR6910.
• Text – A text string. (Range: 1-32 characters)
• Hex – A hexadecimal value. (Range: 1-64 characters)
Interface
To configure a DHCP client identifier:
1. Click IP Service, DHCP, Client.
2. Mark the check box to enable this feature. Select the default setting, or the format for a vendor
class identifier. If a non-default value is used, enter a text string or hexadecimal value.
3. Click Apply.