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IST
An internal spanning tree (IST) is a spanning tree that runs in an MST region. It is also called MSTI 0, a
special MSTI to which all VLANs are mapped by default.
In
, MSTI 0 is the IST in MST region 3.
CIST
The common and internal spanning tree (CIST) is a single spanning tree that connects all devices in a
switched network. It consists of the ISTs in all MST regions and the CST.
In
, the ISTs (MSTI 0) in all MST regions plus the inter-region CST constitute the CIST of the entire
network.
Regional root
The root bridge of the IST or an MSTI within an MST region is the regional root of the IST or MSTI. Based
on the topology, different spanning trees in an MST region might have different regional roots.
For example, in MST region 3 in
, the regional root of MSTI 1 is Device B, the regional root of
MSTI 2 is Device C, and the regional root of MSTI 0 (also known as the IST) is Device A.
Common root bridge
The common root bridge is the root bridge of the CIST.
In
, for example, the common root bridge is a device in MST region 1.
Port roles
A port can play different roles in different MSTIs. As shown in
, an MST region comprises Device
A, Device B, Device C, and Device D. Port A1 and port A2 of Device A connect to the common root
bridge. Port B2 and Port B3 of Device B form a loop. Port C3 and Port C4 of Device C connect to other
MST regions. Port D3 of Device D directly connects to a host.
Figure 24
Port roles