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Per-VLAN SPANNING TREE (PVST+) Plus Mode
You must use PVST+ mode to enable and configure the Per-VLAN Spanning Tree (PVST+) protocol. For more
information, refer to Per-VLAN Spanning Tree Plus
NOTE: The protocol name is PVST+, but the plus sign is dropped at the CLI prompt.
To enter PVST+ mode:
1. Verify that you are logged in to CONFIGURATION mode.
2. Enter the protocol spanning-tree pvst command.
You can return to CONFIGURATION mode by using the exit command.
RAPID SPANNING TREE (RSTP) Mode
You must use RSTP mode to enable and configure RSTP. For more information, refer to
(RSTP).
To enter RSTP mode:
1. Verify that you are logged in to CONFIGURATION mode.
2. Enter the protocol spanning-tree rstp command.
You can return to CONFIGURATION mode by using the exit command.
MULTIPLE SPANNING TREE (MSTP) Mode
You must use MULTIPLE SPANNING TREE mode to enable and configure MSTP. For more information, refer to
Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP).
To enter MULTIPLE SPANNING TREE mode:
1. Verify that you are logged in to CONFIGURATION mode.
2. Enter the protocol spanning-tree mstp command.
You can return to CONFIGURATION mode by using the exit command.
PROTOCOL GVRP Mode
You must use PROTOCOL GVRP mode to enable and configure GARP VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP). For more
information, refer to GARP VLAN Registration (GVRP).
To enter PROTOCOL GVRP mode:
1. Verify that you are logged in to CONFIGURATION mode.
2. Enter the protocol gvrp command.
You can return to CONFIGURATION mode by using the exit command.
ROUTER OSPF Mode
You must use ROUTER OSPF mode to configure OSPF. For more information, refer to
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(PVST+).
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
Open Shortest Path First (OSPFv2).
Multiple