Configuring Stp And Mst; Understanding How Stp Works - Cisco WS-SUP32-GE-3B - Supervisor Engine 32 Software Configuration Manual

Configuring STP and MST

This chapter describes how to configure the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Multiple Spanning Tree
(MST) protocol on Catalyst 6500 series switches.
For complete syntax and usage information for the commands used in this chapter, refer to the
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Catalyst Supervisor Engine 32 PISA Cisco IOS Command Reference, Release 12.2ZY, at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/lan/catalyst6500/ios/12.2ZY/command/reference/cmdref.h
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This chapter consists of these sections:
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For information on configuring the PortFast, UplinkFast, and BackboneFast STP enhancements, see
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Chapter 18, "Configuring Optional STP Features."

Understanding How STP Works

These sections describe how STP works:
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Understanding How STP Works, page 17-1
Understanding How IEEE 802.1w RSTP Works, page 17-12
Understanding MST, page 17-17
Configuring STP, page 17-25
Configuring MST, page 17-37
Displaying the MST Configuration and Status, page 17-49
STP Overview, page 17-2
Understanding the Bridge ID, page 17-2
Understanding Bridge Protocol Data Units, page 17-3
Election of the Root Bridge, page 17-4
STP Protocol Timers, page 17-4
Creating the Spanning Tree Topology, page 17-4
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