9. Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) Management
Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol Management provides a logical loop-free topology for Ethernet networks. The MSTP prevents bridge loops
and resulting broadcast storms. Link redundancy is another function of MSTP to ensure the network connections have a redundant path in
the event an active link goes down.
9.1 MSTP Region Configuration
Select STP
MSTP Region to create MSTP instances (Figure 9.1).
9.1.1 MSTP Configuration
Enter the region name and revision level of the MSTP instance.
9.1.2 Instance Mapping
Choose an instance ID from 1-16 and the associated VLANs to which it will be assigned. (Instance 0 is assigned to all VLANs by default.)
Figure 9.1: MSTP Configuration and Instance Mapping
9.1.3 Mapping List
The mapping list is a list of all MSTP region instances created. Only instances that have been created can be edited or deleted. When an
instance is removed, the associated VLAN returns to the default instance ID of 0.
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