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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
13.4 Configure Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
Use this screen to configure RSTP settings, see
for more information on
RSTP. Click
RSTP
in the
Advanced Application
>
Spanning Tree Protocol
screen.
Table 31
Advanced Application > Spanning Tree Protocol > Configuration
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Spanning Tree
Mode
You can activate one of the STP modes on the Switch.
Select
Rapid Spanning Tree
,
Multiple Rapid Spanning Tree
or
Multiple Spanning
Tree
. See
for background information on STP.
Type of Default
Path Cost
Select the default path cost method (
Short
or
Long
) you want the Switch to use in each
STP mode.
Note: If you select
Long
, all the switches in your network also need to use the long path
cost method. Otherwise, the spanning tree may not converge properly.
Apply
Click
Apply
to save your changes to the Switch’s run-time memory. The Switch loses
these changes if it is turned off or loses power, so use the
Save
link on the top
navigation panel to save your changes to the non-volatile memory when you are done
configuring.
Cancel
Click
Cancel
to begin configuring this screen afresh.
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