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4 Bridge D believes that bridge A is the root bridge. When bridge D receives the BPDU from bridge E
on its alternate port, bridge D:
• Immediately begins the max age timer on its alternate port
• Performs a configuration update
After the configuration update, bridge D:
• Moves the alternate port to a designated port
• Sends a "propose" message to bridge E to solicit confirmation of its designated role and to
rapidly move the port into the designated state
Figure 39: Sending a propose message to confirm a port role
5 Upon receiving the proposal, bridge E:
• Performs a configuration update
• Changes its receiving port to a root port
The existing designated port enters the blocking state
Bridge E then sends:
• A "propose" message to bridge F
• An "agree" message from its root port to bridge D.
Figure 40: Communicating port status to neighbors
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