SMC Networks SMC8606T Management Manual page 54

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ONSOLE NTERFACE
Parameter
FastForwarding
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Default Description
DISABLED This parameter is used to enable/
disable the Fast Spanning Tree mode
for the port. In this mode, ports skip
the Blocked, Listening and Learning
states and proceed straight to
Forwarding.
FastForwarding enables end-node
workstations and servers to overcome
time-out problems when the
Spanning Tree Algorithm is
implemented in a network. Therefore,
FastForwarding should only be
enabled for ports that are connected
to an end-node device.