Chapter 7. Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)

See the following sections for configuration information about these topics:

  • 7-1: STP Operation— Explains the spanning-tree algorithm in relation to the processes and decisions made by a switch.

  • 7-2: STP Configuration— Presents the basic steps needed to configure the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).

  • 7-3: STP Convergence Tuning— Covers the more advanced steps needed to configure and tune STP convergence.

  • 7-4: Navigating the Spanning-Tree Topology— Offers suggestions on how to find the root of a spanning-tree topology and how to map out an active topology by hand.

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