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Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol is supported on platforms: c e s
Protocol Overview
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) is a Layer 2 protocol—specified by IEEE 802.1w—that is
essentially the same as Spanning-Tree Protocol (STP) but provides faster convergence and interoperability
with switches configured with STP and MSTP.
FTOS supports three other variations of Spanning Tree, as shown in Table 33-1.
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
• Modify Interface Parameters
• Configure an EdgePort
• Preventing Network Disruptions with BPDU Guard
• Influence RSTP Root Selection
Table 33-1. FTOS Supported Spanning Tree Protocols
Dell Networking Term IEEE Specification
Spanning Tree Protocol 802.1d
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol 802.1w
Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol 802.1s
Per-VLAN Spanning Tree Plus Third Party