Cisco WS-C2960S-24PD-L Software Guide - Page 262

How the VMPS Works Chapter 8 Configuring VLANs Configuring Dynamic Ports on VMPS Clients If you are configuring a port on a member switch as a dynamic port, first log into the member switch by using the privileged EXEC rcommand command. For more information on how to use this command, refer to the switch command reference. Caution Dynamic port VLAN membership is for end stations. Connecting dynamic ports to other switches can cause a loss of connectivity. Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, follow these steps to configure a dynamic port on the VMPS client switches: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Command Purpose configure terminal Enter global configuration mode. interface interface Enter interface configuration mode and the switch port that is connected to the end station. switchport mode access Set the port to access mode. switchport access vlan dynamic Configure the port as eligible for dynamic VLAN membership. The dynamic-access port must be connected to an end station. end Return to privileged EXEC mode. show interface interface switchport Verify the entry. In the display, check the Operational Mode field. The switch port that is connected to the VMPS server should be configured as a trunk. For more information, see the "Configuring a Trunk Port" section on page 8-28. Reconfirming VLAN Memberships Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, follow these steps to confirm the dynamic port VLAN membership assignments that the switch has received from the VMPS: Step 1 Step 2 Command vmps reconfirm show vmps Purpose Reconfirm dynamic port VLAN membership. Verify the dynamic VLAN reconfirmation status. 8-40 Catalyst 2900 Series XL and Catalyst 3500 Series XL Software Configuration Guide 78-6511-08