LLDP Implementation lists various connection scenarios when LLDP is enabled or disabled between two devices A and B.

Table 1. LLDP Implementation

System B

LLDP enabled

LLDP not enabled

System A

Full MIB support for LLDP

LLDP MIB not supported

LLDP enabled

Full MIB support for LLDP

Create the connection by using information from either system A or system B

Create the connection using information only from system A

No connection

LLDP MIB not supported

Create the connection by using information only from system B

No connection

LLDP not enabled

No connection

LLDP supports creating instances of Device connection classes:

  • NetworkConnection

  • TrunkCable

  • Cable

    LLDP supports multiple physical connections.