How to configure LLDP in Broadcom SoNiC?

How to configure LLDP in Broadcom SoNiC?

   LLDP Basic Configurations

1. LLDP modes configuration (receive and transmit) at the interface level

Commands-

 interface range <iface_range_num >

  lldp <mode>

To remove configuration -no lldp <mode>

     Note-  Mode options are receive and transmit  .

2. To enable LLDP globally

Command- lldp enable      

3. To Enable LLDP at interface level

Command-
interface <interace_name>
lldp enable

4.Configure LLDP multiplier value
LLDP Multiplier value is used to determine the timeout interval (i.e. hello-time x multiplier value) after which LLDP neighbor entry is deleted.
Command-  lldp multiplier 6
Note- Default value is 4.  

5.Configure LLDP System description
Command - lldp system-description <system_description>

6.Configure LLDP System name
Command - lldp system-name <system_name>

7.Configure LLDP hello time
It is the time interval at which periodic hellos are exchanged. 
Command - lldp timer 



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