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To add a new protected ports group and add ports to the group:
Click
Switching
>
Protected Ports
>
Configuration
>
Add
.
Figure 4.245 Switching > Protected Ports > Configuration > Add
The following table describes the items in the previous figure.
4.4.19
Spanning Tree
The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) provides a tree topology for any arrangement of
bridges. STP also provides one path between end stations on a network, eliminating
loops. Spanning tree versions supported include Common STP, Multiple STP, and
Rapid STP.
Classic STP provides a single path between end stations, avoiding and eliminating
loops.
Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (P) supports multiple instances of Spanning Tree to
efficiently channel VLAN traffic over different interfaces. Each instance of the Span-
ning Tree behaves in the manner specified in IEEE 802.1w, Rapid Spanning Tree
(RSTP), with slight modifications in the working but not the end effect (chief among
the effects, is the rapid transitioning of the port to 'Forwarding'). The difference
between the RSTP and the traditional STP (IEEE 802.1D) is the ability to configure
and recognize full duplex connectivity and ports which are connected to end stations,
Refresh
Click
Refresh
to update the screen.
Add
Click
Add
to add a new protected ports group and add ports to the
group.
Edit
Click
Edit
to edit the selected entries.
Remove
Click
Remove
to remove the selected entries.
Item
Description
Group Name
The user-configured name of the protected ports group.
Protected Ports
The ports that are members of the protected ports group. When add-
ing a port to a protected ports group, the Available Interfaces field lists
the ports that are not already members of a protected ports group. To
move an interface between the Available Interfaces and Selected
Interfaces fields, click the port (or CTRL + click to select multiple
ports), and then click the appropriate arrow to move the port(s) to the
desired field.
Submit
Click
Submit
to save the values.
Cancel
Click
Cancel
to close the window.
Item
Description
