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Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
The spanning tree protocol (STP) is supported on Dell Networking OS.
Protocol Overview
STP is a Layer 2 protocol — specified by IEEE 802.1d — that eliminates loops in a bridged topology by enabling only a single path
through the network.
By eliminating loops, the protocol improves scalability in a large network and allows you to implement redundant paths, which can be
activated after the failure of active paths. Layer 2 loops, which can occur in a network due to poor network design and without
enabling protocols like xSTP, can cause unnecessarily high switch CPU utilization and memory consumption.
Dell Networking OS supports three other variations of spanning tree, as shown in the following table.
Table 93. Dell Networking OS Supported Spanning Tree Protocols
Dell Networking Term
IEEE Specification
802.1d
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
802.1w
Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP)
802.1s
Per-VLAN Spanning Tree Plus (PVST+)
Third Party
Configure Spanning Tree
Configuring spanning tree is a two-step process.
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Configuring Interfaces for Layer 2 Mode
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Enabling Spanning Tree Protocol Globally
Related Configuration Tasks
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Adding an Interface to the Spanning Tree Group
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Modifying Interface STP Parameters
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Prevent Network Disruptions with BPDU Guard
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Enabling SNMP Traps for Root Elections and Topology Changes
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Configuring Spanning Trees as Hitless
Important Points to Remember
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STP is disabled by default.
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The Dell Networking OS supports only one spanning tree instance (0). For multiple instances, enable the multiple spanning tree
protocol (MSTP) or per-VLAN spanning tree plus (PVST+). You may only enable one flavor of spanning tree at any one time.
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Содержание S4048-ON
Страница 1: ...Dell Configuration Guide for the S4048 ON System 9 9 0 0 ...
Страница 146: ...Figure 14 BFD Three Way Handshake State Changes 146 Bidirectional Forwarding Detection BFD ...
Страница 477: ...Figure 68 Inspecting Configuration of LAG 10 on ALPHA Link Aggregation Control Protocol LACP 477 ...
Страница 480: ...Figure 70 Inspecting a LAG Port on BRAVO Using the show interface Command 480 Link Aggregation Control Protocol LACP ...
Страница 481: ...Figure 71 Inspecting LAG 10 Using the show interfaces port channel Command Link Aggregation Control Protocol LACP 481 ...
Страница 522: ...Figure 87 Configuring Interfaces for MSDP 522 Multicast Source Discovery Protocol MSDP ...
Страница 523: ...Figure 88 Configuring OSPF and BGP for MSDP Multicast Source Discovery Protocol MSDP 523 ...
Страница 524: ...Figure 89 Configuring PIM in Multiple Routing Domains 524 Multicast Source Discovery Protocol MSDP ...
Страница 528: ...Figure 91 MSDP Default Peer Scenario 1 528 Multicast Source Discovery Protocol MSDP ...
Страница 529: ...Figure 92 MSDP Default Peer Scenario 2 Multicast Source Discovery Protocol MSDP 529 ...
Страница 530: ...Figure 93 MSDP Default Peer Scenario 3 530 Multicast Source Discovery Protocol MSDP ...
Страница 633: ...Policy based Routing PBR 633 ...
Страница 777: ...Figure 119 Single and Double Tag TPID Match Service Provider Bridging 777 ...
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