Blade ICE G8000 - Manual (Page 73)

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Spanning Tree
When multiple paths exist on a network, Spanning Tree Protocol configures the network so
that a switch uses only the most efficient path.
The following topics are discussed in this chapter:
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“Overview” on page 74
„ “Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol” on page 80
„ “Per VLAN Rapid Spanning Tree” on page 83
„ “Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol” on page 86
„ “Fast Uplink Convergence” on page 91