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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 89. Dell Networking OS Supported Spanning Tree Protocols
Dell Networking Term
IEEE Specification
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
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 Global Parameters
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Modifying Interface STP Parameters
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Enabling PortFast
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Prevent Network Disruptions with BPDU Guard
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STP Root Guard
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Enabling SNMP Traps for Root Elections and Topology Changes
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Configuring Spanning Trees as Hitless
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
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Summary of Contents for S6000-ON
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Page 557: ...Figure 80 Configuring OSPF and BGP for MSDP Multicast Source Discovery Protocol MSDP 557 ...
Page 562: ...Figure 83 MSDP Default Peer Scenario 1 562 Multicast Source Discovery Protocol MSDP ...
Page 563: ...Figure 84 MSDP Default Peer Scenario 2 Multicast Source Discovery Protocol MSDP 563 ...
Page 564: ...Figure 85 MSDP Default Peer Scenario 3 564 Multicast Source Discovery Protocol MSDP ...
Page 665: ...Policy based Routing PBR 665 ...
Page 818: ...Figure 110 Single and Double Tag TPID Match 818 Service Provider Bridging ...
Page 819: ...Figure 111 Single and Double Tag First byte TPID Match Service Provider Bridging 819 ...
Page 995: ...Figure 140 Setup OSPF and Static Routes Virtual Routing and Forwarding VRF 995 ...