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In Cisco's VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), there are three different modes that a switch can operate in: Server, Client, and Transparent. Each mode serves a different purpose within the VTP domain:
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Server Mode:
- In Server mode, a switch can create, modify, and delete VLANs.
- Changes made to VLAN configurations on a switch in Server mode are propagated to other switches in the same VTP domain.
- Server mode switches generate VTP advertisements to inform other switches about VLAN changes.
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Client Mode:
- In Client mode, a switch cannot create, modify, or delete VLANs.
- Client mode switches receive VTP advertisements from switches in Server mode and synchronize their VLAN configurations accordingly.
- They don't propagate VLAN changes to other switches.
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Transparent Mode:
- In Transparent mode, a switch doesn't participate in VTP updates.
- Transparent mode switches don't synchronize their VLAN configurations with other switches.
- They forward VTP advertisements but don't process them to update their own VLAN configuration.
- This mode is useful in scenarios where you want to segregate VLAN configurations between different parts of the network or when you want to preserve VLAN information while migrating to a different VTP domain.
Choosing the appropriate mode depends on the network design and administrative requirements. For example, core switches might be configured in Server mode to control VLAN configurations, while access switches might be configured in Client mode to receive updates. Transparent mode might be used in specific segments of the network where separate VLAN management is necessary. It's important to ensure consistency and prevent unintended changes by carefully configuring the VTP mode on each switch within the domain.
Posted : 28/05/2024 5:08 am
