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Chapter 19, Multiple spanning tree protocol, Chapter 19 multiple spanning tree protocol – Allied Telesis AT-S62 User Manual

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Chapter 19

Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol

This chapter provides background information on the Multiple Spanning
Tree Protocol (MSTP). The chapter also explains how to adjust spanning
tree bridge and port parameters. The sections in this chapter include:

MSTP Overview on page 353

Configuring MSTP Bridge Settings on page 369

Configuring the CIST Priority on page 372

Creating, Deleting, and Modifying MSTI IDs on page 374

Associating VLANs to MSTI IDs on page 377

Configuring MSTP Port Settings on page 380

Displaying MSTP Port Settings and Status on page 383

Note

For detailed information on the Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol,
refer to IEEE Std 802.1s.

Note

You cannot configure MSTP parameters until you have selected the
protocol as the active spanning tree protocol on the switch. For
instructions, refer to Enabling or Disabling a Spanning Tree Protocol
on page 340.