116 CHAPTER 6: B RIDGE- WIDE PARAMETERSLayer 2SwitchingModules3 MultilayerSwitchingModulesbridge gvrpState Enables or disables the GARP VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP), whichcan help simplify management of VLAN configurations in largernetworks, and determines whether the virtual LAN (VLAN) origin for aport-based VLAN is dynamic (with GVRP) or static (without GVRP).Valid Minimum Abbreviationb gImportant Considerationsn To activate GVRP in your Multilayer Switching Module, you first enableit for the entire bridge (this command) and then enable it onappropriate individual bridge ports (see Chapter 7).n To maximize the effectiveness of GVRP, it should be enabled in asmany end stations and network devices as possible.n VLANs that are created dynamically with GVRP exist only as long as aGVRP-enabled device is sending updates. If the devices no longer sendupdates, or if GVRP is disabled, or if the module is rebooted, alldynamic VLANs are removed.n If you disable GVRP after it has been enabled for a period of time, themodule deletes all VLAN interfaces that were learned through GVRPand leaves unchanged all VLANs that were statically configuredthrough the Administration Console or through the Webmanagement software.OptionsPrompt Description Possible Values [Default]GVRP state Whether the module usesGVRPn enablen disabledisabled
