Extended VLAN(s) not allowed in current VTP mode

goal here is to add a couple of extended vlans (in 2000-3000) range to
a client switch. these vlans should not be broadcast across the
domain. is it possible to add to a client switch?

I've actually tried adding to the server switch as well and get the
same error.

sh run
.....
spanning-tree extend system-id
.....
sh vtp stat
......
VTP Version : 2
Configuration Revision : 18
Maximum VLANs supported locally : 255
Number of existing VLANs : 12
VTP Operating Mode : Client (also tried the server
switch for this domain)
VTP Domain Name : *
VTP Pruning Mode : Disabled
VTP V2 Mode : Enabled
VTP Traps Generation : Disabled
MD5 digest : 0xE2 0xCF 0x5B 0x2B 0x3A 0xD5 0x3E
0x2D
Configuration last modified by 172.22.0.211 at 8-21-93 01:15:32
.....
sfo2-sw-04(config)#vlan 2542
sfo2-sw-04(config-vlan)#name *
sfo2-sw-04(config-vlan)#end
% Failed to create VLANs 2542
Extended VLAN(s) not allowed in current VTP mode.
%Failed to commit extended VLAN(s) changes.

 

Have you tried doing it in transparent mode?

Doan

 

I want this switch to be in client mode in general to pick up other
vlan changes in the domain. can i put it in transparent temporarily
to add these vlans then move it back to client without those vlans
going away?

 

Yes, but you will lose if the extended-vlans if the switch reboots.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products...on_guide_chapter09186a00801cdf4e.html#1268266

Doan