Spanning Tree Protocol configuration notes

Enabling the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) creates a loop-free topology of Ethernet LANs connected by bridge devices.

The Extreme device supports STP as described in the IEEE 802.1d-1998 specification.

The STP is disabled by default on the Extreme device. Thus, any new VLANs you configure on the Extreme device have STP disabled by default.

Optional features

The following STP configuration features are optional:
  • Root guard
  • BPDU guard
  • PortFast