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Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
Dell Networking OS supports rapid spanning tree protocol (RSTP).
Topics:
Protocol Overview
Configuring Rapid Spanning Tree
Configuring Interfaces for Layer 2 Mode
Enabling Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol Globally
Adding and Removing Interfaces
Modifying Global Parameters
Enable BPDU Filtering Globally
Modifying Interface Parameters
Configuring an EdgePort
Influencing RSTP Root Selection
SNMP Traps for Root Elections and Topology Changes
Configuring Fast Hellos for Link State Detection
Protocol Overview
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 multiple spanning tree protocol
(MSTP).
The Dell operating system (OS) supports three other variations of spanning tree, as shown in the following table.
Table 64. Spanning Tree Variations Dell Networking OS Supports
Dell Networking Term IEEE Specification
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) 802.1d
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) 802.1w
Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) 802.1s
Per-VLAN Spanning Tree Plus (PVST+) Third Party
Configuring Rapid Spanning Tree
Configuring RSTP is a two-step process.
1. Configure interfaces for Layer 2.
2. Enable the rapid spanning tree protocol.
Related Configuration Tasks
Adding and Removing Interfaces
Modifying Global Parameters
Enable BPDU Filtering Globally
Modifying Interface Parameters
Configuring an EdgePort
Prevent Network Disruptions with BPDU Guard
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