Configuring the Switch

Configuring the Switch

Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)

 

Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)

 

The switch uses the IEEE 802.1d Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), when enabled,

 

to ensure that only one path at a time is active between any two nodes on the

 

network. In networks where there is more than one physical path between

 

any two nodes, STP ensures a single active path between them by blocking all

 

redundant paths.

 

Enabling STP is necessary in such networks because having more than one

 

path between a pair of nodes causes loops in the network, which can result

 

in a switch detecting the same node on more than one port. This results in

 

duplication of messages, leading to a “broadcast storm” that can bring down

 

the network.

 

Enabling STP also allows you to intentionally create redundant links in your

 

network for critical communication paths. While allowing only one active path

 

through a network at any time, STP retains any redundant physical path to

 

serve as a backup (blocked) path in case the existing active path fails.

 

From the web browser interface you can activate the IEEE 802.1d Spanning

 

Tree Protocol (STP); from the switch console you can activate STP and adjust

 

spanning tree parameters. In the factory default configuration, STP is off. If

 

there are any redundant paths (loops) between nodes in your network, you

 

should set the Spanning Tree Enabled parameter to Yes.

 

 

C a u t i o n

Because the switch automatically gives faster links a higher priority, STP

 

selects the higher speed links as the active links unless there is an equipment

 

problem. Thus, the default STP parameter settings are usually adequate for

 

spanning tree operation. Because incorrect STP settings can adversely affect

 

network performance, you should avoid making changes without having a

 

strong understanding of how STP operates. For more on STP, read the IEEE

 

802.1d standard.

 

 

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