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Task  Remarks 
Enabling MSTP 
Required 
To prevent network topology jitter caused by other 
related configurations, you are recommended to 
enable MSTP after performing other configurations.
Configuring an MST Region  Required 
Configuring How a Port Recognizes and 
Sends MSTP Packets
 
Optional 
Configuring the Timeout Time Factor  Optional 
Configuring the Maximum Transmitting Rate 
on the Current Port
 
Optional 
The default value is recommended. 
Configuring the Current Port as an Edge Port Optional 
Configuring the Path Cost for a Port  Optional 
Configuring Port Priority  Optional 
Specifying Whether the Link Connected to a 
Port Is Point-to-point Link
 
Optional 
 
 
In a network containing switches with both GVRP and MSTP enabled, GVRP messages travel along 
the CIST. If you want to advertise a VLAN through GVRP, be sure to map the VLAN to the CIST (MSTI 
0) when configuring the VLAN-to-MSTI mapping table. 
 
Configuration Prerequisites 
The role (root, branch, or leaf) of each switch in each MSTI is determined. 
Configuring the MST Region 
Refer to Configuring an MST Region. 
Configuring How a Port Recognizes and Sends MSTP Packets 
Refer to Configuring How a Port Recognizes and Sends MSTP Packets. 
Configuring the Timeout Time Factor 
Refer to Configuring the Timeout Time Factor. 
Configuring the Maximum Transmitting Rate on the Current Port 
Refer to Configuring the Maximum Transmitting Rate on the Current Port. 
Configuring a Port as an Edge Port 
Refer to Configuring the Current Port as an Edge Port.