# CDP Global Configuration

Device>Configure>CDP Global Configuration

Use the CDP Global Configuration window to review the device’s global settings for CDP (Cisco Discovery Protocol).

CDP Running (cdpGlobalRun)

Indicates whether the Cisco Discovery Protocol is currently running: true or false.

Message Interval (5...254 seconds) (cdpGlobalMessageInterval)

The interval at which CDP messages are to be generated: the default value is 60 seconds.

Global Hold Time (10...255 seconds) (cdpGlobalHoldTime)

The time limit during which the receiving device holds CDP messages: the default time value is 180 seconds.

Click Apply to make your changes take effect. Click Cancel to close the dialog box. Click Print to print the contents of the dialog box.