5.1
Redundant Layer 2 Topologies |
5.1.1
Redundancy |
5.1.2
Issues with Redundancy |
5.1.3
Real-world Redundancy Issues |
5.2
Introduction to STP |
5.2.1
The Spanning Tree Algorithm |
5.2.2
STP BPDU |
5.2.3
Bridge ID |
5.2.4
Port Roles |
5.2.5
STP Port States and BPDU Timers |
5.3
STP Convergence |
5.3.1
STP Convergence |
5.3.2
Step 1. Electing A Root Bridge |
5.3.3
Step 2. Elect Root Ports |
5.3.4
Step 3. Electing Designated Ports and Non-Designated Ports |
5.3.5
STP Topology Change |
5.4
PVST+, RSTP and Rapid PVST+ |
5.4.1
Cisco and STP Variants |
5.4.2
PVST+ |
5.4.3
RSTP |
5.4.4
Edge Ports |
5.4.5
Link Types |
5.4.6
RSTP Port States and Port Roles |
5.4.7
Configuring rapid PVST+ |
5.4.8
Design STP for Trouble Avoidance |
5.4.9
Troubleshoot STP Operation |
5.5
Chapter Labs |
5.5.1
Basic Spanning Tree Protocol |
5.5.2
Challenge Lab - Spanning Tree Protocol |
5.5.3
Troubleshooting Spanning Tree Protocol |
5.6
Chapter Summary |
5.6.1
Summary |
5.7
Chapter Quiz |
5.7.1
Chapter Quiz |