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Can we disable CDP and ICMP on cluster network switch

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Applies to

  • Cisco N3K-C3132Q-V Switch
  • ONTAP 9.13.1P9

Answer

Yes, CDP and ICMP can be disabled on cluster switches.

Additional Information

  • If CDP is disabled, then device auto discovery via CDP for cluster switches  will fail. However, the devices might be added manually for monitoring.
  • Disabling ICMP does not affect the cluster communication.
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