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An engineer needs to configure LLDP to send the port description time length value (TLV). What command sequence must be implemented?
The correct answer is B. switch(config)#IIdp port-description. To configure LLDP to send the port description TLV globally on a Cisco switch, the appropriate command is typically executed in global configuration mode.
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An engineer needs to configure LLDP to send the port description time length value (TLV). What command sequence must be implemented?
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- Aswitch(config-line)#IIdp port-description
- Bswitch(config)#IIdp port-description
- Cswitch(config-if)#IIdp port-description
- Dswitch#IIdp port-description
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To configure LLDP to send the port description TLV globally on a Cisco switch, the appropriate command is typically executed in global configuration mode.
The `config-line` mode is used for configuring console or VTY lines, not for global LLDP parameters.
The command `lldp port-description` (or similar `lldp tlv-select port-description`) is issued in global configuration mode (`switch(config)#`) to enable the transmission of the port description TLV for LLDP advertisements across the entire device.
The `config-if` mode is for interface-specific configurations; while LLDP can be enabled/disabled per interface, sending specific TLVs like port description is usually a global setting.
This command is attempted in user EXEC mode, which is an incorrect mode for making configuration changes.
Concept tested: LLDP configuration and TLV selection
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst3750/software/release/12-2_55_se/configuration/guide/scg3750/swlldp.html
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