iES10G(F) User Manual
iS5 Communications Inc.
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in another ring. Coupling Ring needs four switches to construct an
active and a backup link. The coupled four ports of four switches will be
operated in active/backup mode.
Dual Homing
To enable Dual Homing. Select Dual Homing mode, Ring will be
connected to normal switches through two RSTP links (i.e., backbone
Switch). The two links will act in active/backup mode, and connect
each Ring to the normal switches in RSTP mode.
Apply
Click “
Apply
” to activate the configurations.
Help
Show help file.
Note:
It is not recommended to set one switch as a Ring Master and a Coupling Ring at the same time. This will burden the system.
5.1.7.2
RSTP
The Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) is an evolution of the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). It provides
faster convergence of spanning tree after a topology change. The system also supports STP and will detect a
connected device that is running STP or RSTP protocol automatically.
RSTP setting
The RSTP function can be enabled or disabled, and parameters set for each port via the RSTP Setting
interface.
