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Chapter 11: Configuring Spanning Tree
Defining Rapid Spanning Tree
SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide
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Rapid STP
— Indicates that Rapid STP is enabled on the port.
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Fast Link
— Indicates if Fast Link is enabled or disabled for the port or LAG. If Fast Link is
enabled for a port, the port is automatically placed in the forwarding state.
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Enable
— Fast Link is enabled.
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Disable
— Fast Link is disabled.
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Auto
— Fast Link mode is enabled a few seconds after the interface becomes active.
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Port Status
— Indicates the RSTP status on the specific port. The possible field values are:
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Disabled
— Indicates that STP is currently disabled on the port. The port forwards traffic
while learning MAC addresses.
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Blocking
— Indicates that the port is currently blocked and cannot forward traffic or
learn MAC addresses.
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Listening
— Indicates that the port is in Listening mode. The port cannot forward traffic
nor can it learn MAC addresses.
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Learning
— Indicates that the port is in Learning mode. The port cannot forward traffic,
however it can learn new MAC addresses.
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Forwarding
— Indicates that the port is in Forwarding mode. The port can forward
traffic and learn new MAC addresses.
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Point-to-Point Operational Status
— Indicates the Point-to-Point operating state.
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Activate Protocol Migration
— Click the
Activate
button to run a Protocol Migration Test.
The test identifies the STP mode of the interface connected to the selected interface.