7.8.1.0 - Force10 Networks

Enabling GVRP Globally
Enable GVRP for the entire switch using the command gvrp enable in CONFIGURATION mode, as
shown in Figure 180. Use the show gvrp brief command to inspect the global configuration.
Figure 180 Enabling GVRP Globally
Force10(conf)#protocol gvrp
Force10(config-gvrp)#no disable
Force10(config-gvrp)#show config
!
protocol gvrp
no disable
Force10(config-gvrp)#
Enabling GVRP on a Layer 2 Interface
Enable GVRP on a Layer 2 interface using the command gvrp enable in INTERFACE mode, as shown in
Figure 181. Use show config from the INTERFACE mode to inspect the interface configuration, as shown
in Figure 181, or use the show gvrp interface command in EXEC or EXEC Privilege mode.
Figure 181 Enabling GVRP on a Layer 2 Interface
Force10(conf-if-gi-1/21)#switchport
Force10(conf-if-gi-1/21)#gvrp enable
Force10(conf-if-gi-1/21)#no shutdown
Force10(conf-if-gi-1/21)#show config
!
interface GigabitEthernet 1/21
no ip address
switchport
gvrp enable
no shutdown
Configuring GVRP Registration
• Fixed Registration Mode: Configuring a port in fixed registration mode allows for manual creation
and registration of VLANs, prevents VLAN de-registration, and registers all VLANs known on other
ports on the port. For example, if an interface is statically configured via the CLI to belong to a VLAN,
it should not be un-configured when it receives a Leave PDU. So, the registration mode on that
interface is FIXED.
• Forbidden Mode: Disables the port to dynamically register VLANs, and to propagate VLAN
information except information about VLAN 1. A port with forbidden registration type thus allows
only VLAN 1 to pass through even though the PDU carries information for more VLANs. So, set the
interface to the registration mode of FORBIDDEN if you do not want the interface to advertise or learn
about particular VLANS.
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