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3.4 The Rapid Spanning Tree
Protocol
UM RedundConfig RSPL
Release 2.0 02/2013
Address table:
With STP, the age of the entries in the FDB determines the updating of
communication. RSTP immediately deletes the entries in those ports
affected by a reconfiguration.
Reaction to events:
Without having to adhere to any time specifications, RSTP immediately
reacts to events such as connection interruptions, connection
reinstatements, etc.
Note:
The downside of this fast reconfiguration is the possibility that data
packages could be duplicated and/or arrive at the recipient in the wrong order
during the reconfiguration phase of the RSTP topology. If this is
unacceptable for your application, use the slower Spanning Tree Protocol or
select one of the other, faster redundancy procedures described in this
manual.
3.4.5 STP compatibility mode
The STP compatibility mode allows you to operate RSTP devices in networks
with old installations. If an RSTP device detects an older STP device, it
switches on the STP compatibility mode at the relevant port.