edge safeguard

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.