edge safeguard
Loop prevention and
detection on an edge port configured for RSTP. 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.