Figure 49: Network Topology For Root Protection - Juniper JUNOS OS 10.4 - FOR EX REV 1 Manual

Table 258: Components of the Topology for Configuring Root Protection on EX Series Switches
Property
Switch 1
Switch 2
Switch 3
Switch 4
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Figure 49: Network Topology for Root Protection

Table 258 on page 1809 shows the components that will be configured for root protection.
Settings
Switch 1 is connected to Switch 4 through interface
Switch 2 is connected to Switch 1 and Switch 3. Interface
RSTP topology.
Switch 3 is the root bridge and is connected to Switch 1 and Switch 2.
Switch 4 is connected to Switch 1. After loop protection is configured on interface
Switch 4 will send superior BPDUs that will trigger loop protection on interface
A spanning tree topology contains ports that have specific roles:
The root port is responsible for forwarding data to the root bridge.
Chapter 71: Examples of Spanning-Tree Protocols Configuration
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ge-0/0/7
ge-0/0/4
is the alternate port in the
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ge-0/0/7
ge-0/0/7 .
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