Configuring a DHCPv6 PD Server
Pre-configuration Tasks
You can configure a DHCPv6 PD server to dynamically assign configuration information such as IPv6 addresses to DHCPv6 PD clients.
Before configuring the DHCPv6 PD server, complete the following tasks:
Ensure that the link between the DHCPv6 client and the switch works properly and the DHCPv6 client can communicate with the switch.
(Optional) In the scenario where the DHCPv6 relay exists, configure the route between the switch and DHCPv6 relay agent or client.
- Configuring the DHCPv6 DUID
- Configuring an IPv6 PD Address Pool
- (Optional) Configuring Network Server Addresses for the IPv6 Address Pool
- (Optional) Configuring the Options of an IPv6 Address Pool
- (Optional) Configuring the DHCPv6 Data Saving Function
- Enabling the DHCPv6 PD Server Function
- (Optional) Configuring the DHCPv6 Message Rate Limit and Alarm Function of DHCPv6 Messages Discarded
- (Optional) Configuring the Function of Recording a Log When an IPv6 Address or Prefix Is Allocated
- Verifying the DHCPv6 PD Server Configuration