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CHAPTER 13 Spanning Tree Protocol 13.1 Spanning Tree Protocol Overview 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. 13.1.1 What You Can Do • Use the Spanning Tree Protocol status screen (Section 13.2 on page 115) to view the STP status in the different STP modes (RSTP, MRSTP or MSTP) you can configure on the Switch. • Use the Spanning Tree Configuration screen (Section 13.3 on page 115) to activate one of the STP modes on the Switch. • Use the Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol screen (Section 13.4 on page 116) to configure RSTP settings. • Use the Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol Status screen (Section 13.5 on page 118) to display the status screen as shown next. • Use the Multiple Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol screen (Section 13.6 on page 119) to configure MRSTP. • Use the Multiple Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol Status screen (Section 13.7 on page 121) to view the MRSTP status. • Use the Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol screen (Section 13.8 on page 122) to configure MSTP. • Use the Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol Status screen (Section 13.10 on page 126) to view the MSTP status. 13.1.2 What You Need to Know Read on for concepts on STP that can help you configure the screens in this chapter. (Rapid) Spanning Tree Protocol (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. GS1920 Series User's Guide 112