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Chapter 17.  STP Commands  
NETGEAR 8800 Chassis Switch CLI Manual 
MSTP
MSTP logically divides a Layer 2 network into regions. Each region has a unique identifier 
and contains multiple spanning tree instances (MSTIs). An MSTI is a spanning tree domain 
that operates within and is bounded by a region. MSTIs control the topology inside the 
regions. The Common and Internal Spanning Tree (CIST) is a single spanning tree domain 
that interconnects MSTP regions. The CIST is responsible for creating a loop-free topology 
by exchanging and propagating BPDUs across regions to form a Common Spanning Tree 
(CST). 
MSTP uses RSTP as its converging algorithm and is interoperable with the legacy STP 
protocols: STP (802.1D) and RSTP (802.1w). 
Spanning Tree Domains
The switch can be partitioned into multiple virtual bridges. Each virtual bridge can run an 
independent spanning tree instance. Each spanning tree instance is called a Spanning Tree 
Domain (STPD). Each STPD has its own root bridge and active path. After an STPD is 
created, one or more VLANs can be assigned to it.
A port can belong to multiple STPDs. In addition, a VLAN can span multiple STPDs.
The key points to remember when configuring VLANs and STP are:
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Each VLAN forms an independent broadcast domain.
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STP blocks paths to create a loop-free environment.
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Within any given STPD, all VLANs belonging to it use the same spanning tree.
Member VLANs
When you add a VLAN to an STPD, that VLAN becomes a member of the STPD. The two 
types of member VLANs in an STPD are:
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Carrier 
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Protected 
Carrier VLAN
A carrier VLAN defines the scope of the STPD, which includes the physical and logical ports 
that belong to the STPD and if configured, the 802.1Q tag used to transport Multiple Instance 
Spanning Tree Protocol (EMISTP) or Per VLAN Spanning Tree (PVST+) encapsulated Bridge 
Protocol Data Units (BPDUs). Only one carrier VLAN can exist in a given STPD, although 
some of its ports can be outside the control of any STPD at the same time.