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How To Configure EPSR (Ethernet Protection Switching Ring) to Protect a Ring from Loops
Introduction
Putting a ring of Ethernet switches at the core of a network is a simple way to increase the network’s
This How To Note describes a fast alternative to STP: Ethernet Protection Switching Ring (EPSR). EPSR enables rings to recover rapidly from link or node
What information will you find in this document?
This How To Note begins by describing EPSR in the following sections:
•"How EPSR Works" on page 3
•"Establishing a Ring" on page 4
•"Detecting a Fault" on page 5
•"Recovering from a Fault" on page 5
•"Restoring Normal Operation" on page 7
Next it gives
•"How To Configure EPSR" on page 8
•"Example 1: A Basic Ring" on page 11
•"Example 2: A Double Ring" on page 14
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