802.1D
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STP Parameter | Switch “1” | Switch “2” | Switch “3” | Switch “4” |
Switch Priority | 01 | 12 | 32,768 (default) | 32,768 (default) |
(Fast) Uplink | No | No | No | Ports 3 & 5 |
1This setting ensures that Switch “1” will be the primary root switch for STP in figure
With the
■Scenario 1: If the link between switches “4” and “2” goes down, then the link between switches “4” and “3” will begin forwarding in as little as ten seconds.
■Scenario 2: If Switch “1” fails, then:
•Switch “2” becomes the root switch.
•The link between Switch “3” and Switch “2” begins forwarding.
•The link between Switch “2” and the LAN begins forwarding.
Operating Rules for Fast Uplink
■A switch with ports configured for fast uplink must be an edge switch and not either an interior switch or the STP root switch.
Configure
■Configure fast uplink on a group (two or more) of redundant