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4 Spanning Tree Commands spanning-tree This command enables the Spanning Tree Algorithm globally for the switch. Use the no form to disable it. Syntax [no] spanning-tree Default Setting Spanning tree is enabled. Command Mode Global Configuration Command Usage The Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) can be used to detect and disable network loops, and to provide backup links between switches, bridges or routers. This allows the switch to interact with other bridging devices (that is, an STA-compliant switch, bridge or router) in your network to ensure that only one route exists between any two stations on the network, and provide backup links which automatically take over when a primary link goes down. Example This example shows how to enable the Spanning Tree Algorithm for the switch: Console(config)#spanning-tree Console(config)# spanning-tree mode This command selects the spanning tree mode for this switch. Use the no form to restore the default. Syntax spanning-tree mode {stp | rstp | mstp} no spanning-tree mode • stp - Spanning Tree Protocol (IEEE 802.1D) • rstp - Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (IEEE 802.1w) • mstp - Multiple Spanning Tree (IEEE 802.1s) Default Setting rstp Command Mode Global Configuration Command Usage • Spanning Tree Protocol Uses RSTP for the internal state machine, but sends only 802.1D BPDUs. - This creates one spanning tree instance for the entire network. If multiple VLANs are implemented on a network, the path between specific VLAN 4-145