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Chapter 11: Configuring Spanning Tree
Defining STP Properties
SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide
Chapter
11
Defining STP Properties
The
STP Properties Page
contains parameters for enabling STP on the device. The
STP Properties
Page
is divided into three areas, Global Settings, Bridge Settings. and Designated Root.
STP Properties Page
The
STP Properties Page
contains the following fields:
Global Settings
The Global Settings area contains device-level parameters.
•
Spanning Tree State
— Indicates if STP is enabled on the device. The possible field values
are:
–
Enable
— Enables STP on the device. This is the default value.
–
Disable
— Disables STP on the device.
•
STP Operation Mode
— Indicates the STP mode that is enabled on the device. The possible
field values are:
–
Classic STP
— Enables Classic STP on the device. This is the default value.
–
Rapid STP
— Enables Rapid STP on the device.
–
Multiple STP
— Enables Multiple STP on the device.
•
BPDU Handling
— Determines how BPDU packets are managed when STP is disabled on
the port or device. BPDUs are used to transmit spanning tree information. The possible field
values are: