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Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
The 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 multiple spanning tree protocol (MSTP)..
essentially the same as spanning-tree protocol (STP) but provides faster convergence and interoperability
with switches configured with STP and multiple spanning tree protocol (MSTP)..
Protocol Overview
The Dell Networking OS supports three other versions of spanning tree, as shown in the following table.
Table 57. Spanning Tree Versions Supported
Dell Networking Term
IEEE Specification
802.1d
802.1w
802.1s
Third Party
Configuring Rapid Spanning Tree
Configuring RSTP is a two-step process.
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Configure interfaces for Layer 2.
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Enable the rapid spanning tree protocol.
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Important Points to Remember
• RSTP is disabled by default on the switch.
• The system supports only one Rapid Spanning Tree (RST) instance.
• The system supports only one Rapid Spanning Tree (RST) instance.
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