Configure Link Layer Discovery Protocol Using CTC

Table 1. Feature History

Feature Name

Release Information

Description

Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) on NCS4K-4H-OPW-QC2 line card

Cisco IOS XR Release 6.5.33

In addition to the existing support on packet interfaces, Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) is now enabled on the client ports of the NCS4K-4H-OPW-QC2 card that carry Ethernet-over-OTN traffic. This feature allows NCS 4000 to discover peer devices connected either on the OTN ports or the packet interfaces. As a result, it reduces the need to use multiple protocols for network management, especially in a multi-vendor network.

Enable LLDP on NCS4K-4H-OPW-QC2 Card using CTC

Purpose

This procedure describes how to enable LLDP on NCS 4000 using CTC that allows to learn the information of its peer devices connected through the Ethernet over OTN port.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

"Login to CTC" in System Setup and Software Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 4000 Series

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite

Security Level

Provisioning or higher

Procedure

Step 1

In the node view, click Provisioning > Network > LLDP.

Step 2

Select the LLDP check box.

Step 3

Click Apply.

View Neighbor Device Details Using CTC

Purpose

This procedure enables you to view the details of the neighbor devices connected to NCS 4000 through the Ethernet over the OTN port using CTC.

Tools/Equipment

None

Prerequisite Procedures

"Login to CTC" in System Setup and Software Installation Guide for Cisco NCS 4000 Series

Required/As Needed

As needed

Onsite/Remote

Onsite

Security Level

Provisioning or higher

Procedure

Step 1

In the node view, click Maintenance > Network > LLDP.

Step 2

Perform one of the following:

  1. Click the Neighbor tab to view neighbor devices.

  2. Click the Neighbor Details tab to view details of the neighbor devices.

Step 3

Click Refresh to refresh all the details in the tab.