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802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP)
and designated port for each region. The CIST includes the Common Spanning Tree (CST), the Internal Spanning Tree (IST) within each region, and any multiple
Common Spanning Tree (CST): Refers to the single forwarding path the switch calculates for STP (802.1D) and RSTP (802.1w) topologies, and for
Internal Spanning Tree (IST): Comprises all VLANs within a region that are not assigned to a multiple
MSTP (Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol): A network supporting MSTP allows multiple spanning tree instances within configured regions, and a single spanning tree among regions, STP bridges, and RSTP bridges.
MSTP BPDU (MSTP Bridge Protocol Data Unit): These BPDUs carry
MSTP Bridge: In this manual, an MSTP bridge is a Series 2610 or
MST Region: An MST region forms a multiple spanning tree domain and is a component of a single
■All switches have identical MST configuration identifiers (region name and revision number).
■All switches have identical VLAN assignments to the region’s IST and (optional) MST instances.
■One switch functions as the designated bridge (IST root) for the region.
■No switch has a