HP MSR SERIES User Manual

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Figure 315 Port roles
In Figure 315, devices A, B, C, and D constitute an MST region. Port 1 and port 2 of device A are
connected to the common root bridge, port 5 and port 6 of device C form a loop, and port 3 and port
4 of Device D are connected downstream to the other MST regions.
Port states
In MSTP, the following states are available for a port:
• Forwarding—The port learns MAC addresses and forwards user traffic.
• Learning—The port learns MAC addresses but does not forward user traffic.
• Discarding—The port does not learn MAC addresses or forwards user traffic.
A port can have different port states in different MSTIs. A port state is not exclusively associated with a
port role. Table 141 lists the
port states supported by each port role. ("Yes" indicates that the port state
is available for the corresponding port role and "—" indicates that the port state is not available for the
corresponding port role.)
Table 141 Ports states supported by different port roles
Port state
Port role
Root port/master
p
ort
Designated
p
ort
Boundary port Alternate port Backup port
Forwarding Yes Yes Yes — —
Learning Yes Yes Yes — —
Discarding Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Connecting to the common
root bridge
Boundary port
Port 1
Master port Alternate port
Designated port
A
B
C
D
Backup port
MST region
Port 2
Port 6
Port 5
Port 4Port 3

HP MSR SERIES Specifications

General

Product Series	MSR Series
Manufacturer	HP
Category	Network Router
Ports	Varies by model
WAN Interfaces	Varies by model
LAN Interfaces	Varies by model
VPN Support	Yes
Firewall	Yes
Dimensions	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model
Wireless Support	Varies by model
Management	Web-based, CLI
Power Supply	Varies by model
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 70°C
Humidity	5% to 95% non-condensing