05-11-2009 08:40 AM - edited 03-06-2019 05:39 AM
Hi,
If a new switch_A (Mode : Client) is added in a VTP domain, which is having a higher Revision number , can this cause mis-configuration in already running domain .
regards
Neo
05-11-2009 08:44 AM
Depends on the VTP settings of the switch.
The client mode will not cause mis-configuration in an already running domain.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk389/tk689/technologies_tech_note09186a0080094c52.shtml
05-11-2009 08:47 AM
If the VTP domain and password are the same AND the configuration revision number is higher of the client switch, then the client switch will override the VLAN settings of all the other devices.
It's better to reset the configuration revision number by
or
setting it to transparent mode and then back
or change the VTP domain name and then back
05-11-2009 10:02 AM
Hi ,
My question is whether a Client Switch has the capabilty to do mis-configuration , if its revision number is greater than the Server Switch in that domain in which that client switch is added.
regards
Neo
05-11-2009 10:18 AM
Neo
If by mis-configuration you mean change the vlan database to something different than it should be then Davy has answered your question.
Jon
05-11-2009 10:25 AM
Hi Jon & Davy,
I am in impression that only switch which is in Server Mode can only override the config not a switch running in client mode.
regards
Neo
05-11-2009 10:32 AM
Neo
Well then, your impression is wrong :-)
Seriously if the criteria Davy outlined in his post match then a client being added to a network can and will overwrite the VTP database.
Once the client is installed on the network and working then it would not be able to overwrite anything because you can't make modifications on a client so you can't change the revision number.
Jon
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