FoxGate S6424-S2C2 series User Manual

Configuring MSTP
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12. MSTI Designated bridge
MSTI designated bridge is the STP appointed bridge.
23.2.2 Roles of Ports
In the MSTP calculation process, port roles include root port, designated port, master port,
alternate port, backup port, and so on.
1. Root port: a port responsible for forwarding data to the root bridge.
Figure 23-2 Root port
2. Designated port: a port responsible for forwarding data to the downstream network
segment or device.
Figure 23-3 Designated port
3. Alternate port: The standby port for the root port or master port. When the root port or
master port is blocked, the alternate port becomes the new root port or master port.

FoxGate S6424-S2C2 series Specifications

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