Edge-Core ES3510MA, Management Manual

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| Spanning Tree Algorithm
Configuring Multiple Spanning Trees
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To use multiple spanning trees:
1.
Set the spanning tree type to MSTP ( page 197 ).
2.
Enter the spanning tree priority for the selected MST instance on the
Spanning Tree > MSTP (Configure Global - Add) page.
3.
Add the VLANs that will share this MSTI on the Spanning Tree > MSTP
(Configure Global - Add Member) page.
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All VLANs are automatically added to the IST (Instance 0).
To ensure that the MSTI maintains connectivity across the network, you
must configure a related set of bridges with the same MSTI settings.
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These parameters are displayed:
◆ MST ID – Instance identifier to configure. (Range: 0-4094)
◆ VLAN ID – VLAN to assign to this MST instance. (Range: 1-4093)
◆ Priority – The priority of a spanning tree instance. (Range: 0-61440 in
steps of 4096; Options: 0, 4096, 8192, 12288, 16384, 20480, 24576,
28672, 32768, 36864, 40960, 45056, 49152, 53248, 57344, 61440;
Default: 32768)
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To create instances for MSTP:
1.
Click Spanning Tree, MSTP.
2.
Select Configure Global from the Step list.
3.
Select Add from the Action list.
4.
Specify the MST instance identifier and the initial VLAN member.
Additional member can be added using the Spanning Tree > MSTP
(Configure Global - Add Member) page. If the priority is not specified,
the default value 32768 is used.
5.
Click Apply.