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Workspace IBM Storage Virtualize / FlashSystem
Created by Guest
Created on Oct 30, 2026

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Enable LLDP on IBM FlashSystem Ethernet ports to advertise port details to connected network switches

Please add support for Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) on IBM FlashSystem Ethernet interfaces so connected network switches can automatically discover and identify storage ports.

Requested functionality

  • Advertise system name, system description, chassis ID, port ID, and port description using standard IEEE 802.1AB LLDP.

Include useful identifiers such as the FlashSystem system name, node/canister, and physical Ethernet port location.

Allow administrators to enable or disable LLDP globally and per supported Ethernet port through the GUI and CLI.

Where receive support is available, display connected switch and switch-port details on the storage system.

Benefits
This would help storage and network teams validate cabling, identify switch-to-storage port mappings, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and maintain accurate topology documentation. It would also reduce manual tracing and the risk of changing or disconnecting the wrong port during maintenance.

Example use case
When a FlashSystem Ethernet port is connected to a network switch, the switch’s LLDP neighbor output should identify the storage system, node/canister, and physical port. This would allow teams to confirm connectivity without manually correlating MAC addresses and cabling records.

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