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Chapter 9 Creating and Maintaining VLANs
Understanding VMPS
Default VMPS Configuration
Table 9-9 shows the default VMPS and dynamic port configuration on client switches.
Configuring an Interface as a Layer 2 Dynamic Access Port
You configure dynamic VLANs by using the VMPS (server). The switch cannot be a VMPS server; the
server can be a Catalyst 6000 switch or other similar device.
Entering the IP Address of the VMPS
You must first enter the IP address of the server to configure the switch as a client.
Note If the VMPS is being defined for a cluster of switches, enter the address on the command switch.
Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, follow these steps to enter the IP address of the VMPS:
Table 9-9 Default VMPS Client and Dynamic Port Configuration
Feature Default Setting
VMPS domain server None
VMPS reconfirm interval 60 minutes
VMPS server retry count 3
Dynamic ports None configured
Command Purpose
Step 1
configure terminal Enter global configuration mode.
Step 2
vmps server ipaddress primary Enter the IP address of the switch acting as the primary VMPS server.
Step 3
vmps server ipaddress Enter the IP address of the switch acting as a secondary VMPS server.
You can enter up to three secondary server addresses.
Step 4
end Return to privileged EXEC mode.
Step 5
show vmps Verify your entries in the VMPS Domain Server field of the display.
Step 6
copy running-config startup-config (Optional) Save your entries in the configuration file.
