Spanning Tree
Configuring Rapid Spanning Tree Settings
255 Cisco 500 Series Stackable Managed Switch Administration Guide Release 1.3
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Designated
—The interface through which the bridge is connected to the 
LAN, which provides the lowest cost path from the LAN to the Root 
Bridge.
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Alternate
—Provides an alternate path to the Root Bridge from the root 
interface. 
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Backup
—Provides a backup path to the designated port path toward the 
Spanning Tree leaves. This provides a configuration in which two ports 
are connected in a loop by a point-to-point link. Backup ports are also 
used when a LAN has two or more established connections to a shared 
segment.
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Disabled
—The port is not participating in Spanning Tree.
• Mode—Displays the current Spanning Tree mode: Classic STP or RSTP.
• Fast Link Operational Status—Displays whether the Fast Link (Edge Port) is 
enabled, disabled, or automatic for the interface. The values are:
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Enabled
—Fast Link is enabled.
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Disabled
—Fast Link is disabled.
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Auto
—Fast Link mode is enabled a few seconds after the interface 
becomes active.
• Port Status—Displays the RSTP status on the specific port. 
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Disabled
—STP is currently disabled on the port. 
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Blocking
—The port is currently blocked, and it cannot forward traffic or 
learn MAC addresses.
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Listening
—The port is in Listening mode. The port cannot forward traffic, 
and cannot learn MAC addresses.
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Learning
—The port is in Learning mode. The port cannot forward traffic, 
however it can learn new MAC addresses.
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Forwarding
—The port is in Forwarding mode. The port can forward 
traffic and learn new MAC addresses.
STEP  7 Click Apply. The Running Configuration file is updated.