Installation guide

Network Setup 4-149

on the VLAN to instance mapping), region name and revision-level. If you need to have two bridges in the

same region, the two bridges must have identical VLAN to instance mappings, region names and

revision-levels.

To configure the switch for MSTP support, configure the region name and the revision on each switch being

configured. This region name is unique to each region. Then create one or more instances and assign IDs.

VLANs are then assigned to instances. These instances must be configured on switches that interoperate

with the same VLAN assignments. Port cost, priority and global parameters can then be configured for

individual ports and instances.

The Multiple Spanning Tree option contains separate tabs for the following activities:

• Configuring a Bridge

• Viewing and Configuring Bridge Instance Details

• Configuring a Port

• Viewing and Configuring Port Instance Details

4.10.1 Configuring a Bridge

Use the Bridge tab to configure the Bridge. This window displays bridge configuration details for the switch

To configure the MSTP bridge:

1. Select Network > Multiple Spanning Tree from the main menu tree.

2. Select the Bridge tab (should be the displayed tab by default).

3. Refer to the MSTP Parameter field to view or set the following:

Global MSTP Status Use the drop-down menu to define MSTP status. The default is Enabled.