NETGEAR GS716T User Manual

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GS716T and GS724T Gigabit Smart Switches
Spanning Tree Protocol
The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) provides a tree topology for any arrangement of bridges.
STP also provides one path between end stations on a network, eliminating loops. Spanning
tree versions supported include Common STP, Multiple STP, and Rapid STP.
Classic STP provides a single path between end stations, avoiding and eliminating loops. For
information on configuring Common STP, see
CST Port Configuration on page 103.
Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) supports multiple instances of Spanning Tree to
efficiently channel VLAN traffic over different interfaces. Each instance of the Spanning Tree
behaves in the manner specified in IEEE 802.1w, Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP), with slight
modifications in the working but not the end effect (chief among the effects, is the rapid
transitioning of the port to ‘Forwarding’). The difference between the RSTP and the traditional
STP (IEEE 802.1D) is the ability to configure and recognize full-duplex connectivity and ports
which are connected to end stations, resulting in rapid transitioning of the port to ‘Forwarding’
state and the suppression of Topology Change Notification. These features are represented
by the parameters ‘pointtopoint’ and ‘edgeport’. MSTP is compatible to both RSTP and STP.
It behaves appropriately to STP and RSTP bridges. A MSTP bridge can be configured to
behave entirely as a RSTP bridge or a STP bridge.
Note: For two bridges to be in the same region, the force version should
be 802.1s and their configuration name, digest key, and revision
level should match. For additional information about regions and
their effect on network topology, refer to the IEEE 802.1Q standard.
The Spanning Tree folder contains links to the following features:
• STP Switch Configuration on page 100
• CST Configuration on page 102
• CST Port Configuration on page 103
• CST Port Status on page 105
• Rapid STP on page 106
• MST Configuration on page 107
• MST Port Configuration on page 109
• STP Statistics on page 111

NETGEAR GS716T Specifications

General

Switch type	Managed
Switch layer	L3
Quality of Service (QoS) support	Yes
Stackable	-
Certification	CE, FCC, VCCI, EN, C-Tick, CCC, CSA, UL/cUL, IEC
Product color	Blue
LED indicators	Activity, Link, Power
SFP module slots quantity	2
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type	Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity	16
Number of VLANs	256
Networking standards	IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1as, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1v, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z
Copper ethernet cabling technology	10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 100BASE-T, 1000BASE-T
Noise level	0 dB
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	567680 h
DHCP features	DHCP client
Security algorithms	802.1x RADIUS, HTTPS, SSL/TLS
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)	14.4 W
MAC address table	16000 entries
Number of static routes	32
Operating altitude	0 - 3000 m
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 50 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 95 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 90 %
Cables included	AC
Supported network protocols	IP

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	204 mm
Width	440 mm
Height	43 mm
Weight	2570 g