Configuring Spanning Tree Algorithm
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Configuring Spanning Tree Algorithm
You can configure the switch to interact with other bridging devices in your
network to ensure that only one route exists between any two stations on
the network and to provide backup links, that automatically take over when
a primary link goes down.
Use these procedures to configure your Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA).
Navigation
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"Configuring STA switch settings (global settings)" (page 65)
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"Configuring STA settings for interfaces" (page 67)
Configuring STA switch settings (global settings)
Use this procedure to apply STA settings to the entire switch.
Procedure steps
Step
Action
1
From the main menu, choose Applications > Spanning Tree >
STA > Configuration.
2
In the Switch, When the Switch Becomes Root, and Advanced
tables, modify the required attributes.
3
Click Submit.
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Variable definitions
Variable
Value
Switch
Spanning Tree State
Select to enable STA on this switch. (Default: Enabled)
Spanning Tree Type
Select the spanning tree type. (Default: STP)
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STP: Spanning Tree Protocol (IEEE 802.1D). Select this
option to configure the switch to use RSTP set to STP forced
compatibility mode.
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RSTP: Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (IEEE 802.1w)
SMB
Using the Nortel Business Ethernet Switch 50 Series
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Standard
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