Figure 60, Convergence in a complex rstp topology – Brocade BigIron RX Series Configuration Guide User Manual

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Convergence in a complex RSTP topology

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FIGURE 60

Sending TCN to bridges connected to Switch 2

Then FRY1, Switch 5, and Switch 6 send RST BPDUs that contain the TCN to Switch 3 and Switch 4
to complete the TCN propagation (

Figure 61

).

Switch 1

Bridge priority = 1000

Switch 2

Bridge priority = 200

Switch 5

Bridge priority = 60

Switch 6

Bridge priority = 900

Switch 4

Bridge priority = 400

Switch 3

Bridge priority = 300

Port3

Port3

Port3

Port3

Port3

Port3

Port4

Port4

Port4

Port4

Port2

Port2

Port2

Port2

Port5

Port5

Port5

Indicates the active Layer 2 path

Indicates direction of TCN

Port7

Port8

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