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Configuring Advanced Features

Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)

STP Fast Mode for Overcoming Server Access Failures. If an end node is configured to automatically access a server, the duration of the STP startup sequence can result in a “server access failure”. On ports where this is a problem, configuring STP Fast Mode can eliminate the failure. For more information, see “STP Fast Mode” on page 9-109.Also, for more information on STP, see “How STP Operates” on page 9-108.

In the factory default configuration, STP is off. If a redundant link (loop) exists between nodes in your network, you should enable Spanning Tree.

STP retains its current parameter settings when disabled. Thus, if you disable STP, then later re-enable it, the parameter settings will be the same as before STP was disabled.

Because the switch automatically gives faster links a higher priority, the default STP parameter settings are usually adequate for spanning tree operation. Also because incorrect STP settings can adversely affect network performance, you should not make changes unless you have a strong understanding of how STP operates. For more on STP, see the IEEE 802.1D standard.

Menu: Configuring STP

1.From the Main Menu, select:

2.Switch Configuration . . .

4.Spanning Tree Operation

2.Press [E] (for Edit) to highlight the Spanning Tree Enabled parameter.

3.Press the Space bar to select Yes . (This enables STP.

Features

Advanced Configuring

 

 

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