Configuring Switch Information 277
The following is an example of the CLI commands:
Console (config)# interface ethernet g8
Console (config-if)# garp timer leave 900
Configuring the Spanning Tree Protocol
The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) provides a tree topology for any arrangement of bridges. STP
also provides one path between end stations on a network, eliminating loops.
Loops occur when alternate routes exist between hosts. Loops in an extended network can cause
bridges to forward traffic indefinitely, resulting in increased traffic and reduced network efficiency.
The device supports the following spanning tree versions: Classic STP, Rapid STP and Multiple
STP.
Classic STP provides a single path between end station, avoiding and eliminating loops. For
information on configuring Classic STP, see
Defining STP Global Settings
.
Rapid STP (RSTP) detects and uses network topologies that provide faster convergence of the
spanning tree without creating forwarding loops. For information on configuring RSTP, see
Defining the Rapid Spanning Tree
.
Multiple STP (MSTP) provides full connectivity for packets allocated to any VLAN. MSTP is
based on RSTP. In addition, MSTP transmits packets assigned to different VLANS through
different MST regions. MST regions act as a single bridge. MSTP increases system fault tolerance
and enables load balancing. For information on configuring MSTP, see
Defining the Multiple
Spanning Tree
.
To open the
Spanning Tree
page, click
Switch
→
Spanning Tree
in the tree view.
Defining STP Global Settings
The
Spanning Tree Global Settings
page contains parameters for enabling STP on the device.
To open the
Spanning Tree Global Settings
page, click
Switch
→
Spanning Tree
→
Global Settings
in the tree view.