Spanning Tree Features; Process Overview: Spanning Tree Configuration - Enterasys Matrix E1 1G694-13 Configuration Manual

Spanning Tree Configuration

Spanning Tree Features

5.1.2 Spanning Tree Features
The Matrix E1 device meets the requirements of the Spanning Tree and Rapid Spanning Tree
Protocols by performing the following functions:
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Creating a single Spanning Tree from any arrangement of switching or bridging elements.
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Compensating automatically for the failure, removal, or addition of any device in an active data
path.
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Achieving port changes in short time intervals, which establishes a stable active topology
quickly with minimal network disturbance.
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Using a minimum amount of communications bandwidth to accomplish the operation of the
Spanning Tree Protocol.
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Reconfiguring the active topology in a manner that is transparent to stations transmitting and
receiving data packets.
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Managing the topology in a consistent and reproducible manner through the use of Spanning
Tree Protocol parameters.
5.1.3

Process Overview: Spanning Tree Configuration

CAUTION: Spanning Tree configuration should be performed only by personnel who
are very knowledgeable about Spanning Trees and the configuration of the Spanning
Tree Algorithm. Otherwise, the proper operation of the network could be at risk.
Use the following steps as a guide in the Spanning Tree configuration process:
1. Reviewing and setting Spanning Tree bridge (device) parameters
2. Reviewing and setting Spanning Tree port parameters
NOTE: The term "bridge" is used as an equivalent to the term "switch" or "device" in this
document.
5-2 Matrix E1 Series (1G694-13) Configuration Guide
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