Using VLANs, Spanning Tree, and Hunt Groups
3-8 Cajun P220G Switch Configuratiion and Operation Guide
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Spanning trees prevent loops from forming in your network. The spanning tree
algorithm creates a single path through the network by making sure that if more than
one path exists between two parts of a network, only one of these paths is used, while
the others are blocked.
Note: You should have a good understanding of spanning tree protocol before
attempting to configure these parameters.
Because of the number of “bridges” present in a switched networking environment,
spanning tree structures can become extremely complex. The P220G switch adds an
extra layer of functionality with the introduction of multi-layer spanning trees.
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If you use the default 802.1d Spanning Tree option - the entire switch is a
bridge, for which spanning tree parameters can be set. Every port, regardless of
VLAN membership, is part of the same spanning tree. The implication is that after
resolving the spanning tree topology, only one trunk will be active between any
two unique ports.
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If you use the Spanning Tree per VLAN option - each VLAN runs a separate
spanning tree with its own Bridge Protocol Data Units (BPDUs). This allows
different ports to be blocked or unblocked on different VLANs
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If you use the Multi-layer Spanning Tree option - within a set of
interconnected P220G switches, you can set up a separate spanning tree for each
VLAN. The advantage with this option is that the P220G switch network
terminates any existing 802.1d spanning tree, creating smaller spanning tree
domains and providing quicker convergence upon reconfiguration.
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