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Figure 45. Example of Multiple Rings Connected by Single Switch
Important FRRP Points
FRRP provides a convergence time that can generally range between 150ms and 1500ms for Layer 2
networks.
The Master node originates a high-speed frame that circulates around the ring. This frame, appropriately,
sets up or breaks down the ring.
The Master node transmits ring status check frames at specified intervals.
You can run multiple physical rings on the same switch.
One Master node per ring — all other nodes are Transit.
Each node has two member interfaces — primary and secondary.
There is no limit to the number of nodes on a ring.
Master node ring port states — blocking, pre-forwarding, forwarding, and disabled.
Transit node ring port states — blocking, pre-forwarding, forwarding, and disabled.
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