Server Mode
- Originates VTP Advertisements
- Processes received advertisements to update its VLAN configuration
- Forwards received VTP advertisements
- Saves VLAN configuration in NVRAM or vlan.dat
- Can create, modify, or delete VLANs
Client Mode
- Originates VTP Advertisements
- Processes received advertisements to update its VLAN configuration
- Forwards received VTP advertisements
- Saves VLAN configuration in NVRAM or vlan.dat
Transparent Mode
- Forwards received VTP advertisements
- Saves VLAN configuration in NVRAM or vlan.dat
- Can create, modify, or delete VLANs
Off Mode
- Saves VLAN configuration in NVRAM or vlan.dat
- Can create, modify, or delete VLANs
*Off mode is supported only with VTPv3
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