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Loop prevention and
detection on an edge port configured for RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol). Configuring edge
safeguard on RSTP edge ports can prevent accidental or deliberate misconfigurations (loops)
resulting from connecting two edge ports together or from connecting a hub or other
non-STP (Spanning Tree Protocol) switch to an edge port. Edge safeguard also limits
the impact of broadcast storms that might occur on edge ports. This advanced loop prevention
mechanism improves network resiliency but does not interfere with the rapid convergence of
edge ports.