lldp-hardware-offload

This command controls how the Ethernet interface responds to LLDP packets.

Syntax

Set the NIC to respond to LLDP packets.

lldp-hardware-offload on

Set the NIC to offload the response to LLDP packets to the operating system.

lldp-hardware-offload off

Parameters

on: Indicates that the NIC responds to LLDP packets.
off: Indicates that the NIC offloads responding to LLDP packets to the operating system. This setting is the default value.

Guidelines

The lldp-hardware-offload command controls how the Ethernet interface responds to Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) packets.

When set to on, the NIC responds to LLDP packets. Having the hardware responding can improve performance. Use only when directed by IBM® Support.
When set to off, the NIC offloads responses to LLDP packets to the operating system.

Not all Ethernet interfaces on a physical appliance allow you to control how responses to LLDP packets are handled. If you attempt to change an interface you cannot control, the change is ignored.