Dell PowerConnect 54 Series, User Manual

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Configuring Device Information
The following is an example of the CLI commands:
Configuring the Spanning Tree Protocol
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) provides tree topography for any arrangement of bridges. STP also provides
one path between end stations on a network, eliminating loops.
Loops occur when alternate paths exist between hosts. Loops in an extended network can cause bridges to
forward traffic indefinitely, resulting in increased traffic and reducing network efficiency.
The devices support the following Spanning Tree protocols:
• Classic STP — Provides a single path between end stations, avoiding and eliminating loops. For more
information on configuring Classic STP, see "Defining STP Global Settings" on page 276.
• Rapid STP — Detects and uses of network topologies that provide faster spanning tree convergence,
without creating forwarding loops. For more information on configuring Rapid STP, see "Configuring
Rapid Spanning Tree" on page 287.
To open the Spanning Tree pages, click Switch
→
Spanning Tree in the tree view.
console(config)# interface ethernet g1
console(config-if)# garp timer leave 900
console(config-if)# end
console# show gvrp configuration ethernet g1
GVRP Feature is currently Disabled on the device.
Maximum VLANs: 223
Port(s) GVRP- Registration Dynamic VLAN Timers (milliseconds)
Status Creation Join Leave Leave All
---------
------- -------- ------------ ------------ ------- ------
g1 Disabled Normal Enabled 200 900 10000
console#