Configuring LLDP
The Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) is a device discovery protocol that allows network management applications to automatically
discover and learn about other Cisco devices that are connected to the network.
To permit the discovery of non-Cisco devices, the switch also supports the Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP), a vendor-neutral
device discovery protocol that is defined in the IEEE 802.1ab standard. LLDP allows network devices to advertise information about
themselves to other devices on the network. This protocol runs over the data-link layer, which allows two systems running different
network layer protocols to learn about each other.
LLDP is a one-way protocol that transmits information about the capabilities and current status of a device and its interfaces. LLDP
devices use the protocol to solicit information only from other LLDP devices.
LLDP supports a set of attributes that it uses to discover other devices. These attributes contain type, length, and value (TLV)
descriptions. LLDP devices can use TLVs to send and receive information to other devices on the network. Details such as
configuration information, device capabilities, and device identity can be advertised using this protocol.
For more information, see the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS System Management Configuration Guide.