CHAPTER 5
Spanning Tree
When multiple paths exist on a network, Spanning Tree Protocol configures the network so that a switch uses only the most efficient path.
The following topics are discussed in this chapter:
“Overview” on page 74
“Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol” on page 80
“Per VLAN Rapid Spanning Tree” on page 83
“Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol” on page 86
“Fast Uplink Convergence” on page 91
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