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Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
The spanning tree protocol (STP) is supported on Dell Networking OS.
Protocol Overview
STP is a Layer 2 protocol — specified by IEEE 802.1d — that eliminates loops in a bridged topology by
enabling only a single path through the network.
By eliminating loops, the protocol improves scalability in a large network and allows you to implement
redundant paths, which can be activated after the failure of active paths. Layer 2 loops, which can occur
in a network due to poor network design and without enabling protocols like xSTP, can cause
unnecessarily high switch CPU utilization and memory consumption.
Dell Networking OS supports three other variations of spanning tree, as shown in the following table.
Table 80. Dell Networking OS Supported Spanning Tree Protocols
Dell Networking Term
IEEE Specification
802.1d
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
802.1w
Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP)
802.1s
Per-VLAN Spanning Tree Plus (PVST+)
Third Party
Configure Spanning Tree
Configuring spanning tree is a two-step process.
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Configuring Interfaces for Layer 2 Mode
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Enabling Spanning Tree Protocol Globally
Related Configuration Tasks
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Adding an Interface to the Spanning Tree Group
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Modifying Interface STP Parameters
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Prevent Network Disruptions with BPDU Guard
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Enabling SNMP Traps for Root Elections and Topology Changes
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Summary of Contents for S4820T
Page 1: ...Dell Configuration Guide for the S4820T System 9 8 0 0 ...
Page 282: ...Dell 282 Control Plane Policing CoPP ...
Page 622: ...Figure 81 Configuring Interfaces for MSDP 622 Multicast Source Discovery Protocol MSDP ...
Page 623: ...Figure 82 Configuring OSPF and BGP for MSDP Multicast Source Discovery Protocol MSDP 623 ...
Page 629: ...Figure 86 MSDP Default Peer Scenario 2 Multicast Source Discovery Protocol MSDP 629 ...
Page 630: ...Figure 87 MSDP Default Peer Scenario 3 630 Multicast Source Discovery Protocol MSDP ...
Page 751: ...10 11 5 2 00 00 05 00 02 04 Member Ports Te 1 2 1 PIM Source Specific Mode PIM SSM 751 ...
Page 905: ...Figure 112 Single and Double Tag First byte TPID Match Service Provider Bridging 905 ...
Page 979: ...6 Member not present 7 Member not present Stacking 979 ...
Page 981: ...storm control Storm Control 981 ...
Page 1103: ...Figure 134 Setup OSPF and Static Routes Virtual Routing and Forwarding VRF 1103 ...