ZyXEL Communications GS1900-8HP - Configuration: Spanning Tree; C O Nfig Ura Tio N: Spa Nning T Re E; Overview; Spanning Tree

GS1900 Series User’s Guide
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C HAPTER 27
C o nfig ura tio n: Spa nning Tre e
27.1 O ve rvie w
This section provides information for Sp a nning Tre e in Co nfig ura tio n.
The Switch supports Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) and Multiple
Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) as defined in the following standards.
• IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol
• IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
• IEEE 802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol
The Switch also allows you to set up multiple STP configurations (or trees). Ports can then be assigned to
the trees.
27.2 Spa nning Tre e
(R)STP detects and breaks network loops and provides backup links between switches, bridges or
routers. It allows a switch to interact with other (R)STP-compliant switches in your network to ensure that
only one path exists between any two stations on the network.
27.2.1 The G lo ba l Sc re e n
Use this screen to view the G loba l settings. Click Config ura tio n > Sp a nning Tre e > G lob a l to open this
screen.
Fig ure 169 Configuration > Spanning Tree > Global