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Configuring Spanning Tree
Defining Spanning Tree
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- Backup — Provides a backup path to the designated port path toward
the Spanning Tree leaves. Backup ports occur only when two ports are
connected in a loop by a point-to-point link. Backup ports also occur
when a LAN has two or more connections connected to a shared
segment.
- Disable — Indicates the port is not participating in the Spanning Tree.
• Mode — Indicates the current Spanning Tree mode. The possible field values
are:
- STP — Indicates that Classic STP is enabled on the port.
- Rapid STP — Indicates that Rapid STP is enabled on the port.
• Fast Link — Indicates if Fast Link is enabled or disabled for the port or LAG. If
Fast Link is enabled for a port, the port is automatically placed in the
forwarding state. The possible field values are:
- Enable — Fast Link is enabled.
- Disable — Fast Link is disabled.
- Auto — Fast Link mode is enabled a few seconds after the interface
becomes active.
• Port Status — Indicates the RSTP status on the specific port. The possible field
values are:
- Disabled — Indicates that STP is currently disabled on the port.
- Blocking — Indicates that the port is currently blocked and cannot
forward traffic or learn MAC addresses.
- Listening — Indicates that the port is in Listening mode. The port cannot
forward traffic nor can it learn MAC addresses.
- Learning — Indicates that the port is in Learning mode. The port cannot
forward traffic, however it can learn new MAC addresses.
- Forwarding — Indicates that the port is in Forwarding mode. The port
can forward traffic and learn new MAC addresses.
• Point-to-Point Operational Status — Indicates the Point-to-Point operating
state. The possible values are:
- Enable — Enables Point-to-Point on the interface.
- Disable — Disables Point-to-Point on the interface.