View RSTP Port Status

About this task

View the RSTP port status to ensure proper functioning of RSTP.

Procedure

  1. In the navigation pane, expand Configuration > VLAN > Spanning Tree.
  2. Select RSTP.
  3. Select the RSTP Status tab.

RSTP Status Field Descriptions

Use the data in the following table to use the RSTP Status tab.

Name

Description

Port

Specifies a unique value, greater than zero, indicating the port number.

State

Specifies the current state of the port as defined by application of the Spanning Tree Protocol. This state controls what action a port takes on reception of a frame.

Role

Indicates the current port role assumed by this port.

OperVersion

Indicates whether the port is operationally in the RSTP- or STP-compatible mode; that is, whether the port transmits RSTP BPDUs or Config/TCN BPDUs.

EffectivePortState

Specifies the effective operational state of the port. This object is configured to true if the port is operationally up in the Interface Manager, and if Force Port State for this port and the specified port state is enabled. Otherwise, this object is configured to false.