Configure spanning tree protocol – Intel 460T User Manual
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Configure Spanning Tree Protocol
Description
The IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol specification is prevents loops in a
network by allowing only one active path between any two network devices
at a time.
Spanning Tree status: Use the
z to enable or disable support for the
Spanning Tree Protocol, where the entire switch is a bridge for which you
can set spanning tree parameters. (Note: If you are running 802.1Q VLANs,
spanning tree must be enabled and is turned on automatically by the
switch.)
Topology changes: The number of times the spanning tree has changed its
configuration.
Time since last change: The elapsed time (since the last switch reboot)
since the spanning tree last changed its topology (the paths used to get
through the network).
Root MAC address, Root path cost, Root port: Information used by the root
bridge in the same spanning tree as the switch.
Switch Priority: Type a number from 0 to 65535 (default is 32768). The
device with the lowest number becomes the root device (starting point for
the spanning tree).
LOCATION
Main Menu
Configure Device
Spanning Tree Protocol