Configuring STP
This chapter describes how to configure the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) on your switch.
For information about the Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) and the Multiple Spanning Tree
Protocol (MSTP), see
spanning-tree features, see
Note
For complete syntax and usage information for the commands used in this chapter, refer to the command
reference for this release.
This chapter consists of these sections:
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Understanding Spanning-Tree Features
These sections describe how spanning-tree features work:
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Chapter 12, "Configuring RSTP and MSTP."
Chapter 13, "Configuring Optional Spanning-Tree Features."
Configuring Spanning-Tree Features, page 11-9
Displaying the Spanning-Tree Status, page 11-21
Bridge ID, Switch Priority, and Extended System ID, page 11-4
Spanning-Tree Timers, page 11-4
C H A P T E R
For information about optional
Catalyst 2950 Desktop Switch Software Configuration Guide
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