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Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
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RSTP is supported on the E-Series ExaScale platform with FTOS 8.1.1.0 and later.
Protocol Overview
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) is a Layer 2 protocol—specified by IEEE 802.1w—that is
essentially the same as Spanning-Tree Protocol (STP) but provides faster convergence and interoperability
with switches configured with STP and MSTP.
essentially the same as Spanning-Tree Protocol (STP) but provides faster convergence and interoperability
with switches configured with STP and MSTP.
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Configuring Rapid Spanning Tree
Configuring Rapid Spanning Tree is a two-step process:
1. Configure interfaces for Layer 2. See
page 48
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2. Enable Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol. See
page 49
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Related Configuration Tasks
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Table 44-1. FTOS Supported Spanning Tree Protocols
Force 10 Term
IEEE Specification
802.1w
802.1s
Third Party