Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (Rstp); Overview; Configuring Rapid Spanning Tree; Related Configuration Tasks - Dell Force10 MXL Blade Configuration Manual

Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)

Overview

Rapid spanning tree protocol (RSTP) is a Layer 2 protocol—specified by IEEE 802.1w—that is essentially
the same as the spanning-tree protocol (STP) but provides faster convergence and interoperability with
switches configured with STP and multiple spanning tree protocol (MSTP).
FTOS supports three other variations of spanning tree
Table 27-1. FTOS Supported Spanning Tree Protocols
Dell Force10 Term
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP)
Per-VLAN Spanning Tree Plus (PVST+)

Configuring Rapid Spanning Tree

Configuring rapid spanning tree is a two-step process:
1. Configure interfaces for Layer 2.
2. Enable Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol.

Related Configuration Tasks

• Add and Remove Interfaces
• Modify Global Parameters
• Enable BPDU Filtering globally
• Modify Interface Parameters
• Configure an EdgePort
• Preventing Network Disruptions with BPDU Guard
• Influence RSTP Root Selection
(Table 27-1).
IEEE Specification
802.1d
802.1w
802.1s
Third Party
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