Appendix 5: Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol - Acuity Brands Lighting Pathway VIA 12 Series User Manual

APPENDIX 5: RAPID SPANNING TREE PROTOCOL

The Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) is another technology to prevent network loops. EAPS (described above in Ring
Protection) requires more setup, as it needs a dedicated master and multiple transit switches, but this allows it to function within
a few DMX frames during fail-over. RSTP only requires you to turn on the feature on all the switches in the network. No further
dedicated port configuration or special wiring considerations need to be adhered to.
VIA will block data flow on redundant links and report "Blocked by RSTP" in the link status. The algorithm that decides which
ports to block is based on a stringent set of rules that ensure the fastest network possible.
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