Spanning Tree
4.7 Combining RSTP and MRP
In the MRP compatibility mode, the device allows you to combine RSTP with
MRP.
With the combination of RSTP and MRP, the fast switching times of MRP are
maintained.
The RSTP diameter
devices outside the MRP-Ring.
Note: The combination of RSTP and MRP presumes that both the root bridge
and the backup root bridge are located within the MRP-Ring.
1
RM
2
Figure 26: Combination of RSTP and MRP
1: MRP-Ring
2: RSTP-Ring
RM: Ring Manager
To combine RSTP with MRP, you perform the following steps in sequence:
Configure MRP on each device in the MRP-Ring.
Connect the redundant line in the MRP-Ring.
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(see fig. 24)
depends on the "Max Age". It applies to the
4.7 Combining RSTP and MRP
Redundancy
Release 6.0 07/2010