Configuration > 802.1D Spanning Tree
802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) implementation is a backup link(s) between switches, bridges or routers designed to prevent network loops that could cause a broadcast storm. When physical links forming a loop provide redundancy, only a single path will be forwarding frames. If the link fails, STP activates a redundant link automatically.
Figure 346 – Configuration > Spanning Tree
By default, Spanning Tree is Disabled. If Enabled, the Switch will listen for BPDU packets and its accompanying Hello packet. BPDU packets are sent even if a BPDU packet was not received. Therefore, each link between bridges is sensitive to the status of the link. Ultimately this difference results in faster detection of failed links, and thus faster topology adjustment. A
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