
Fast Ethernet Switching System User’s Guide
Managing the DES-5600
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Spanning Tree Port Configuration
Sets the individual port priority.
Follow these steps to select an option:
1.
Use the tab and arrow keys to select an option.
2.
Press Enter.
Spanning Tree Switch Configuration
Shown in Figure 24, the panel enables you to configure Spanning Tree globally
on the DES-5600.
Figure 24: Spanning Tree Switch Configuration
Spanning Tree Algorithm
Spanning Tree Algorithm can be enabled or disabled. Use Spanning Tree to
prevent network loops.
Bridge Priority
The Bridge Priority can be from 0 to 65535. Zero is the highest Bridge Priority.
The higher the Bridge Priority the greater the chance that the DES-5600 will be
selected as the Root Bridge. The DES-5600 with the highest Bridge Priority is the
Root Bridge.
Root Cost
The Root Cost is the number of times a packet is regenerated before reaching its
destination. A source sends a packet to the first device (switch or hub) on the