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Avaya Cajun P882 User Manual

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Cajun P550/P880/P882 Switch User Guide

Using VLANs, Spanning Tree, Hunt Groups, and VTP Snooping

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Figure 4-6. Spanning Tree Information Dialog Box

2. Select the type of spanning tree you want to implement from

the Configuration field pull-down menu.

Refer to Table 4-3 for a definition of the Configuration field
parameters:

3. Click APPLY to save your changes, or CANCEL to restore

previous settings.

4. Select a name from the Bridge column to set the bridge

parameters. The Spanning Tree Bridge Configuration dialog
box opens (Figure 4-7).

Table 4-3. Spanning Tree Information Configuration Field Options

Parameter

Definition

IEEE 802.1D

Entire switch is a single IEEE 802.1D-compliant bridge.

Note: When the spanning tree mode is set to IEEE 802.D, BPDUs are
sent out ports in Clear (non-trunked) format even if the port has a
trunking format (3Com, 802.1Q or Dual layer) defined.

Per VLAN

Each VLAN functions as a separate IEEE 802.1D-compliant bridge.

In order for spanning tree to function properly with 3Com trunked
ports, the spanning tree mode should be set to per-VLAN. In Per VLAN
spanning tree, there is one instance of spanning tree for each VLAN
and the BPDUs are tagged with the VLAN ID, ensuring they are
interpreted correctly on the receiving end.

Dual Layer

Spanning tree terminates at edge of the switch network. Spanning Tree
per VLAN within the switch network.

Disable

Spanning tree not used.