Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is used for configuring hosts with IP address and other configuration parameters without user intervention. The protocol is composed of three components:

  • DHCP client

  • DHCP server

  • DHCP relay agent

For more information, see Overview of DHCP.

Enabling DHCP relay

The DHCP relay function is enabled by default on an HPE routing switch. However, if DHCP has been disabled, you can re-enable it by entering the following command at the global configuration level:

HP Switch(config)# dhcp-relay

To disable the DHCP relay function, enter the no form of the command:

HP Switch(config)# no dhcp-relay