Chapter 5: Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Redundant Links

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5.1.1 Using Bridging Loops for Redundancy
5.1.2 Broadcast Loops
DIX Version 2 Ethernet Frame Format
Using Bridging Loops for Redundancy
5.1.3 Bridge Table Corruption
5.1.4 Bridge IDs
5.1.5 Path Cost
5.2.1 Model Network Layout
5.2.2 Model Network Layout
Basic BPDU Layout
5.2.3 Elect Root Ports
5.2.4 Electing Designated Ports
5.2.5 STP States
Possible Port States and Transmissions
Sample Network with Port States Identified
5.3.1 Per-VLAN Spanning Tree (PVST)
PVST
5.3.2 Common or Mono Spanning Tree
5.3.3 PVST+ Supported Regions
5.4.1 Establishing a Root Bridge
Set Command-Based Switch
IOS Based Switch
5.4.2 Spanning-Tree Protocol Decision Process
5.4.3 Changing / Verifying Port Cost on a Catalyst 5xxx Switch
5.4.4 Changing / Verifying Port Priority
5.4.5 VLAN Port Priority
Verifying VLAN Port Priority
IOS Based Switch
5.4.6 Set Command Based Switch
IOS Based Switch
5.5.1 Parallel Fast Ethernet Links
Load Distribution Algorithm(s
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5.5.2 Aggregation Control Protocols
5.5.3 EtherChannel Guidelines
24-Port and 12-Port Groupings for EtherChannel
Valid and Invalid 12-Port EtherChannel Examples
5.5.4 Set Based Switch (Capabilities)
Set Based Switch
IOS Based Switch
5.5.5 Showing where PortFast is Enabled
5.5.6 UplinkFast Operation
5.5.7 BackboneFast Overview