VTP version 1:
- Supports normal VLAN numbers (1-1001)
- Supports pruning of unused VLANs (no longer sends broadcasts and unknown unicasts
- supports cleartext and MD5 digest password
VTP version 2:
- Forwards the VTP messages without checking the version number or domain in transparent mode
- Supports Token Ring
- Performs consistency check on the VTP / VLAN parameters (from CLI or SNMP)
- Pass on Unrecognised TLVs
VTP version 3:
- Supports extended VLAN numbers (1-4095)
- Transfer information regarding Private VLAN structure
- Support for databases other than VLAN (for example MST)
- Protection from unintended database overrides during insertion of new switches
- Hidden password protection
- CCNP SWITCH 642-813 Official Certification Guide
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ReplyDeleteMr. Ali i am not agree with you statement " Forwards the VTP messages without checking the version number or domain in transparent mode ".
ReplyDeleteDue to domain mismatch, trunk negotiation will not form.
" %DTP-5-DOMAINMISMATCH: Unable to perform trunk negotiation on port Fa0/1 because of VTP domain mismatch.
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ReplyDeleteVTP ver2 enabled switch in transparent mode will not forward vtp update if domain doesnt match.
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