Dell Converged Enhanced Ethernet Administrator’s Guide 8153-1002116-01LLDP configuration and management 8Configuring LLDP global command optionsAfter entering the protocol lldp command from global configuration mode, you are in LLDPconfiguration mode which is designated with the switch(conf-lldp)# prompt. Using the keywords inthis mode, you can set non-default parameter values that apply globally to all interfaces.Specifying a system name for the Dell FCoE hardwareThe global system name for LLDP is useful for differentiating between switches. By default, the“host-name” from the chassis/entity MIB is used. By specifying a descriptive system name, you willfind it easier to configure the switch for LLDP.To specify a global system name for the Dell FCoE hardware, perform the following steps fromPrivileged EXEC mode.1. Enter the configure terminal command to access global configuration mode.2. Enter LLDP configuration mode.switch(config)#protocol lldp3. Specify an LLDP system name for the CEE switch.switch(conf-lldp)#system-name Dell_AlphaDell_Alpha(conf-lldp)#Specifying an LLDP system description for the Dell FCoE hardwareNOTEDell recommends you use the operating system version for the description or use the descriptionfrom the chassis/entity MIB.To specify an LLDP system description for the Dell FCoE hardware, perform the following steps fromPrivileged EXEC mode. The system description is seen by neighboring switches.1. Enter the configure terminal command to access global configuration mode.2. Enter LLDP configuration mode.switch(config)#protocol lldp3. Specify a system description for the Dell FCoE hardware.switch(conf-lldp)#system-description IT_1.6.2_LLDP_01Specifying a user description for LLDPTo specify a user description for LLDP, perform the following steps from Privileged EXEC mode. Thisdescription is for network administrative purposes and is not seen by neighboring switches.1. Enter the configure terminal command to access global configuration mode.2. Enter LLDP configuration mode.switch(config)#protocol lldp3. Specify a user description for LLDP.switch(conf-lldp)#description Dell-LLDP-installed-july-25
