Overview of MSTP103
- MSTP Structure105
- How MSTP Operates105
Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP)105
- MST Regions106
- How Separate Instances Affect MSTP107
- Regions, Legacy STP and RSTP Switches, and the Common Spanning Tree (CST)108
- MSTP Operation with 802.1Q Vlans108
MSTP Compatibility with RSTP or STP109
Preconfiguring an MSTP Regional Topology109
- Preconfiguring Vlans in an MST Instance110
- Configuring MSTP Instances with the VLAN Range Option (Example)111
- Saving the Current Configuration before a Software Upgrade112
Types of Multiple Spanning Tree Instances113
Planning an MSTP Application113
Configuring MSTP at a Glance114
Configuring MSTP Operation Mode and Global Settings116
- Selecting MSTP as the Spanning Tree Mode116
- Clearing Spanning Tree Debug Counters116
- Resetting the Configuration Name of the MST Region in Which a Switch Resides116
- Designating the Revision Number of the MST Region for a Switch116
- Setting the Spanning Tree Compatibility Mode117
- Setting the Time Interval between Listening, Learning, and Forwarding States117
- Setting Spanning Tree to Operate in 802.1D Legacy Mode118
- Setting Spanning Tree to Operate with 802.1D Legacy Path Cost Values118
- Specifying the Time Interval between BPDU Transmissions118
- Setting the Hop Limit for Bpdus118
- Setting the Maximum Age of Received STP Information119
- Manipulating the Pending MSTP Configuration119
- Setting the Bridge Priority for a Region and Determining the Root Switch119
- Enabling SNMP Traps120
Configuring MSTP Per-Port Parameters120
- Enabling Immediate Transition to Forwarding on End Nodes120
- Identifying Edge Ports Automatically121
- Specifying the Interval between BPDU Transmissions121
- Forcing a Port to Send RST/MST Bpdus122
- Determining Which Ports Are Forwarding Ports by Assigning Port Cost122
- Informing the Switch of the Device Type to Which a Port Connects122
- Determining Which Port to Use for Forwarding122
- Denying a Port the Role of Root Port123
- Denying a Port Propagation Change Information123
Configure MST Instance Ports Parameters124
Create a New Instance or Map VLAN(S) to an Existing One124
Enable Event Logging124
Deleting an Instance124
Configure an Existent Instance124
- MSTP Config Example125
Downgrading to Lower Version Build125
Operating Notes for the VLAN Configuration Enhancement125
Configuring MST Instance Parameters126
Setting the Bridge Priority for an Instance126
Assigning a Port Cost for an MST Instance127
Setting the Priority for a Port in a Specified MST Instance127
Setting the Priority for Specified Ports for the ist128
Enabling or Disabling Spanning Tree Operation128
- Enabling an Entire MST Region at Once or Exchanging One Region Configuration for Another129
- Creating a Pending MSTP Configuration129
Viewing MSTP Statistics130
- Viewing Global MSTP Status130
- Viewing Detailed Port Information131
- Viewing Status for a Specific MST Instance132
Viewing the MSTP Configuration133
- Viewing the Global MSTP Configuration133
- Viewing Per-Instance MSTP Configurations134
- Viewing the Region-Level Configuration135
- Viewing the Pending MSTP Configuration136
MSTP Operating Rules136
Troubleshooting an MSTP Configuration137
- Viewing the Change History of Root Bridges138
- Enabling Traps and Viewing Trap Configuration140
- Viewing Debug Counters for All MST Instances140
- Viewing Debug Counters for One MST Instance141
- Viewing Debug Counters for Ports in an MST Instance142
- Field Descriptions in MSTP Debug Command Output143
- Troubleshooting MSTP Operation148
Bpdu148
- About BPDU Protection148
  - Viewing BPDU Protection Status149
- Configuring BPDU Filtering150
- Viewing BPDU Filtering151
- Configuring and Managing BPDU Protection151
  - Viewing BPDU Protection Status153
  - Re-Enabling a Port Blocked by BPDU Protection153
- Enabling and Disabling BPDU Protection153
- Overview of MSTP BPDU Throttling154
  - Configuring MSTP BPDU Throttling155
Pvst156
- PVST Protection and Filtering156
  - PVST Protection156
  - PVST Filtering157
- Enabling and Disabling PVST Protection on Ports157
- Enabling and Disabling PVST Filters on Ports157
- Re-Enabling a Port Manually158
- Viewing Ports Configured with PVST Protection and Filtering158
- Listing Ports to See Which Have PVST Protection or Filtering Enabled158

Chapter 7 Loop Protection160

Chapter 8 Quality of Service (Qos): Managing Bandwidth Effectively168

Chapter 9 Rapid Per-VLAN Spanning Tree (RPVST+) Operation215

Chapter 10 Switch Stack Management248

Chapter 11 BYOD-Redirect269

Chapter 12 Smart Link281

Chapter 13 Websites286

Chapter 14 Support and Other Resources287

Brand	Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Model	Aruba 2530
Category	Switch
Language	English

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