Multiple Instance Spanning-Tree Operation

Overview

instance spanning-tree network enables blocking of redundant links in one instance while allowing forwarding over the same links for non-redundant use by another instance. For example, suppose you have three switches in a region configured with VLANs grouped into two instances, as follows:

VLANs

Instance 1

Instance 2

10, 11, 12

Yes

No

20, 21, 22

No

Yes

 

 

 

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