LLDP on ProSafe GSM7248

[sndlt]

Has anyone have much luck enabling LLDP on ProSafe GSM 7248 class managed switches?

Below are my attempts

(GSM7248) (Config)#ll?

(GSM7248) (Config)#

(GSM7248) >ena
Password:

(GSM7248) #?

cablestatus Test the cable attached to an interface.
clear Reset configuration to factory defaults.
configure Enter into global config mode.
delete Deletes file.
copy Uploads or Downloads file.
disconnect Close active remote session(s).
dot1x Configure dot1x privileged exec parameters.
exit To exit from the mode.
Ezconfig Run the easy configuration.
help Display help for various special keys.
ip Configure IP parameters.
logout Exit this session. Any unsaved changes are lost.
network Configuration for inband connectivity.
ping Send ICMP echo packets to a specified IP address.
reload Reset the switch.
save Save the running configuration to NVRAM.
script Apply/Delete/List/Show/Validate Configuration Scripts.
set Set Router Parameters.
show Show configured data.
sshcon Configure SSH connection parameters.
telnet Telnet to a remote host.
telnetcon Configure telnet connection parameters.
--More-- or (q)uit
terminal Set terminal line parameters.
traceroute Trace route to destination.
vlan Type 'vlan database' to enter into VLAN mode.

Thanks.

[JohnRo]

Hello sndlt, 

Welcome to the community! 

I would like to know if you have tried to configure LLDP using the web interface of the swicth. Please refer to the image below for reference: 

For configuring LLDP uisng the web ui, please click this link. You should be able to find LLDP global configuration of pages 104 up to 166 for LLDP-MED. 

I hope using the web UI will help you with the configuration. I'll be looking forward to your response. 

Thanks, 

[sndlt]

Thank you. I'll try that tomorrow when I get to office.

So this means I have to give interface(mgmt) an ip to access?

[JohnRo]

Hello sndlt,

Yes, you'll have to give it an IP address for web access. You can follow this old version of the install guide found on our product support page, the document is a bit old but still applies. 

I'll look forward to your response. 

Thanks, 

[sndlt]

Having trouble getting a private IP from the department that manages IP addresses.

Is it possible to set a point-to-point straight layer 3 interface between a netgear port and my PC?

After that, I would get rid of the lay 3 interface in switch.

Would that disable LLDP once it's been activated?

Thanks!

[JohnRo]

Hello sndlt,

You can use a computer with a static IP when there is no DHCP present. The switch has a default IP of 169.254.100.100, subnet 255.255.255.0. Just set the PC's IP to the same range and you should be able to access it. Once you have done this, Web Loging should be available. I don't believe the layer 3 interface is needed at this point. 

Hope that helps! Feel free to ask if you have any more questions. 

Thanks, 

[sndlt]

Just gave it management IP and http into it.

However, I don't see a LLDP per screenshot below.

Do I need to update firmware or is it just not available in this model?

Thanks.

[JohnRo]

Hello sndlt,

It appears that you are using the version 1 model of the switch, the LLDP feature is not available for this model. The GSM7248v1 has been an end-of-life model for years now, the last firmware posted is dated 2008. You might need to consider getting a newer version if you want to implement LLDP. 

If you have more questions, feel free to ask. 

Thanks, 

[sndlt]

Thank you for your time.

So is it simple as upgrading the firmware to the latest?

or do we have to replace the whole hardware?

Thank you again.

[JohnRo]

Hello sndlt,

You're welcome. I have checked the notes for the firmware release, LLDP was not mentioned. You'll have to upgrade your hardware, I think it is about time anyway. 🙂 

You can check some of our swicthes here.

Thanks,