Configuring Spanning Tree
Defining Multiple Spanning Tree
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STEP 1 Click Bridging > Spanning Tree > MSTP > Interface Settings. The
MSTP Interface
Settings Page
opens:
MSTP Interface Settings Page
The
MSTP Interface Settings Page
contains the following fields:
• Instance ID — Lists the MSTP instances configured on the device. Possible
field range is 0-15.
• Interface — Displays the interface for which the MSTP settings are displayed.
The possible field values are:
-
Port
— Specifies the port for which the MSTP settings are displayed.
-
LAG
— Specifies the LAG for which the MSTP settings are displayed.
• Port State — Indicates the MSTP 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.