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LLDP-MED overview
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Benefits of LLDP
LLDP provides the following benefits:
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Network Management:
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Simplifies the use of and enhances the ability of network management tools in
multi-vendor environments
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Enables discovery of accurate physical network topologies such as which devices are
neighbors and through which ports they connect
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Enables discovery of stations in multi-vendor environments
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Network Inventory Data:
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Supports optional system name, system description, system capabilities and management
address
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System description can contain the device product name or model number, version of
hardware type, and operating system
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Provides device capability, such as switch, router, or WLAN access point
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Network troubleshooting:
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Information generated by LLDP can be used to detect speed and duplex mismatches
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Accurate topologies simplify troubleshooting within enterprise networks
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Can discover devices with misconfigured or unreachable IP addresses
LLDP-MED overview
LLDP-MED is an extension to LLDP. This protocol enables advanced LLDP features in a Voice over
IP (VoIP) network. Whereas LLDP enables network discovery between Network Connectivity
devices, LLDP-MED enables network discovery between Network Connectivity devices and media
Endpoints such as, IP telephones, softphones, VoIP gateways and conference bridges
demonstrates LLDP-MED connectivity.