Dell PowerConnect 5448 User's Guide - Page 303

The following is an example of the CLI commands: console(config)# interface ethernet g1 console(config-if)# garp timer leave 900 console(config-if)# end console# show gvrp configuration ethernet g1 GVRP Feature is currently Disabled on the device. Maximum VLANs: 223 Port(s) GVRP- Registration Status g1 Disabled Normal Dynamic VLAN Creation -----------Enabled Timers (milliseconds) Join Leave Leave All 200 900 10000 console# Configuring the Spanning Tree Protocol Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) provides tree topography for any arrangement of bridges. STP also provides one path between end stations on a network, eliminating loops. Loops occur when alternate paths exist between hosts. Loops in an extended network can cause bridges to forward traffic indefinitely, resulting in increased traffic and reducing network efficiency. The devices support the following Spanning Tree protocols: • Classic STP - Provides a single path between end stations, avoiding and eliminating loops. For more information on configuring Classic STP, see "Defining STP Global Settings" on page 304. • Rapid STP - Detects and uses of network topologies that provide faster spanning tree convergence, without creating forwarding loops. For more information on configuring Rapid STP, see "Configuring Rapid Spanning Tree" on page 314. To open the Spanning Tree pages, click Switch→ Spanning Tree in the tree view. Configuring Device Information 303