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Spanning tree protocol parameters – Allied Telesis AT-S26 User Manual

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AT-S26 Version 2.0.1 User’s Guide

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Spanning Tree Protocol Parameters

Several configuration parameters control the operation of the
Spanning Tree Protocol. Table 6 describes the parameters and lists
each parameter default settings for the switch.

Table 6 Spanning Tree Protocol Parameters

Parameter and Description

Default

Bridge Group Address
Unique MAC group address, recognized by all
bridges in the network

N/A

Bridge Identifier
Identifier for each bridge, consisting of two
parts: a 16-bit bridge priority and a 48-bit
network adapter address. Ports are numbered
in absolute numbers; from 1-n for a multi-port
switch including optional expansion ports, if
any. The network adapter address is the same
address as the first port of the bridge.

32768
(bridge priority)

Port Priority

128

Port Cost
The spanning tree algorithm calculates and
ensures that an active topology generates
minimal path costs.

1 for 1000 Mbps
(Gigabit) ports