Enterasys 1805 User Guide

74  Configuring & Monitoring the Switch

ELS100-S24TX2M

The ELS100-S24TX2M switch supports the IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree 

Protocol. This protocol allows redundant connections to be created 

between LAN segments for purposes of fault tolerance. Two or more 

physical paths between different segments can be created through the 

switch, with the Spanning Tree Protocol choosing a single path at any 

given time and disabling all others.

If the chosen path fails for any reason, a disabled alternative is activated, 

thereby maintaining the connection. See Appendix A, “Spanning Tree 

Concepts” on page 85 for further information on using the Spanning Tree 

Protocol in a network.

To configure Spanning Tree Parameters, do the following:

1.  Select the Device Control Menu from the Main Menu.

2.  Select the Spanning Tree Configuration Menu and then STA Bridge 

Configuration.

3.  Turn the switch Spanning Tree operation on or off by setting the 

Spanning Tree Protocol field to ENABLED.

4.  Form the Spanning Tree Configuration Menu, select STA Port 

Configuration.

The Spanning Tree Port Configuration Menu displays. Change the 

parameters that display in this menu as required.