Enterasys Networks 2H258, 2E253, 2H253, 2H252 manual Spanning Tree Configuration Screen

Spanning Tree Configuration Screen

Menu Descriptions

Refer to Table 6-2for a functional description of each menu item.

Table 6-2 Spanning Tree Configuration Menu Screen

Menu Item Screen Function

SPANNING TREE Used to create a Per VLAN Spanning Tree (PVST) instance for each CONFIGURATION VLAN currently configured on the switch.

For details about the Spanning Tree Port Configuration screen, refer to

Section 6.3.

SPANNING TREE PORT CONFIGURATION

Used to enable or disable Spanning Tree on a per port, per VLAN basis.

For details about the Spanning Tree Port Configuration screen, refer to Section 6.4.

PVST PORT CONFIGURATION

Used to allow Multiple Spanning Trees.

This screen displays when you select a port of interest on the Spanning Tree Port Configuration screen. For details about the PVST Port Configuration screen, refer to Section 6.5.

6.3SPANNING TREE CONFIGURATION SCREEN

CAUTION: This screen should be used only by personnel who are very knowledgeable about Spanning Trees and how to develop them. Otherwise, the proper operation of the network could be at risk.

When to Use

To create a separate Spanning Tree topology for each VLAN configured in the SmartSwitch device and enable/disable the Quick Convergence function on the switch.

How to Access

Use the arrow keys to highlight the SPANNING TREE CONFIGURATION menu item from the Spanning Tree Configuration Menu screen, and press ENTER. The Spanning Tree Configuration screen, Figure 6-3, displays.

802.1 Configuration Menu Screens 6-5