Dell Force10 MXL Blade - Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP); Overview; Configuring Rapid Spanning Tree; Related Configuration Tasks

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Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
Overview
Rapid spanning tree protocol (RSTP) is a Layer 2 protocol—specified by IEEE 802.1w—that is essentially
the same as the spanning-tree protocol (STP) but provides faster convergence and interoperability with
switches configured with STP and multiple spanning tree protocol (MSTP).
FTOS supports three other variations of spanning tree (Table 27-1).
Configuring Rapid Spanning Tree
Configuring rapid spanning tree is a two-step process:
1. Configure interfaces for Layer 2.
2. Enable Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol.
Related Configuration Tasks
• Add and Remove Interfaces
• Modify Global Parameters
• Enable BPDU Filtering globally
• Modify Interface Parameters
• Configure an EdgePort
• Preventing Network Disruptions with BPDU Guard
• Influence RSTP Root Selection
Table 27-1. FTOS Supported Spanning Tree Protocols
Dell Force10 Term IEEE Specification
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) 802.1d
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) 802.1w
Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) 802.1s
Per-VLAN Spanning Tree Plus (PVST+) Third Party