Modifying RTSP
The Edit Rapid Spanning Tree Page contains the following fields:
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Interface — Specifies whether Rapid STP is enabled is enabled on a port or LAG.
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Role — Indicates the port role assigned by the STP algorithm in order to provide to STP
paths. The possible field values are:
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Root — Provides the lowest cost path to forward packets to root switch.
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Designated — Indicates that the port or LAG via which the designated switch is attached
to the LAN.
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Alternate — Provides an alternate path to the root switch from the root interface.
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Backup — Provides a backup path to the designated port path toward the Spanning
Tree leaves. Backup ports occur only when two ports are connected in a loop by a point-
to-point link. Backup ports also occur when a LAN has two or more connections
connected to a shared segment.
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Disable — Indicates the port is not participating in the Spanning Tree.
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Mode — Indicates the current Spanning Tree mode. The possible field values are:
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STP — Indicates that Classic STP is enabled on the port.
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Rapid STP — Indicates that Rapid STP is enabled on the port.
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Fast Link Operational Status— Indicates if Fast Link is enabled or disabled for the port or
LAG. If Fast Link is enabled for a port, the port is automatically placed in the forwarding
state.
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Enable — Fast Link is enabled.
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Disable — Fast Link is disabled.
Chapter 11: Configuring Spanning Tree
Defining Rapid Spanning Tree
SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Administration Guide
Edit Rapid Spanning Tree Page
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