R12.1-JA-2025June05

Extend Layer 2 Topology

You can add the Layer 2 topology links on the same map page as layer 3 topology links using add neighbors or Auto Link feature.

	Note: Before mapping layer 2 topology, make sure you have scheduled the Basic System Benchmark task to build Layer 2 topology. For more information, see Schedule Basic System Benchmark Task.

Enter an IP address or parts of an IP address in the search bar to refine or locate interfaces. For more information, see Search for Devices.
Drag the device icon from the search result to the current map page. The device will be added on a map.
Click the icon attached to the target device on your map to add the layer 2 neighbors.

Tip: The bus icon is a medium used to simulate a layer 2 port on a map when the port is connected with more than 2 ports or devices.
To view the port-to-port connectivity among the devices, right-click any blank area on the Map and then select Change Device Style > Expanded Style.

Tip: Scroll the mouse wheel forward to zoom in on the map and view more detailed information.

Further operations:

To switch between logical ports and physical ports in port channels, right-click the blank area and then select Port Channel > Show All logic Ports/Show All Physical Ports. To switch to a specific link, right-click the link.
To view the summary information about a port, point to the target port. To create a note for the port information, click the icon.
To view the detailed interface information about a device, right-click the device and then select View Device Details. Click Interface under the Property tab.