Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
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Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol is a network protocol that provides faster convergence and improved loop prevention in Ethernet switched networks compared to the original Spanning Tree Protocol.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Ethernet control protocol
ⓘ
link layer protocol ⓘ network protocol ⓘ |
| abbreviation |
BPDU
ⓘ
RSTP NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| alternativeName | 802.1w RSTP NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| backwardCompatibleWith | Spanning Tree Protocol NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| basedOn | Spanning Tree Protocol NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| configurationMode | per-VLAN implementation in many vendor products ⓘ |
| convergenceTime | typically less than one second under normal conditions ⓘ |
| definedInStandard | IEEE 802.1w NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| domain |
LAN switching
ⓘ
computer networking ⓘ |
| improvesOn | convergence time of Spanning Tree Protocol ⓘ |
| integratedInto | IEEE 802.1D-2004 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| introducesConcept |
edge ports
ⓘ
port roles ⓘ port states ⓘ |
| layer | Data Link Layer ⓘ |
| osiLayer | Layer 2 ⓘ |
| portRole |
alternate port
ⓘ
backup port ⓘ designated port ⓘ root port ⓘ |
| portState |
discarding
ⓘ
forwarding ⓘ learning ⓘ |
| prevents |
Layer 2 loops
ⓘ
broadcast storms ⓘ |
| primaryPurpose |
faster convergence after topology changes
ⓘ
loop prevention in Ethernet switched networks ⓘ |
| provides |
improved fault recovery
ⓘ
rapid transition to forwarding state ⓘ |
| replacedBy | Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol in some deployments ⓘ |
| requires | point-to-point links for rapid transition ⓘ |
| standardizedBy | IEEE NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| successorOf | Spanning Tree Protocol NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| supports | faster topology change notification ⓘ |
| treats |
full-duplex links as point-to-point
ⓘ
half-duplex links as shared ⓘ |
| usedIn |
Ethernet networks
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
bridged LANs ⓘ switched networks ⓘ |
| uses | Bridge Protocol Data Units NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usesMechanism |
proposal and agreement handshake
ⓘ
sync and sync-propagation ⓘ |
| usesTimer |
forward delay
ⓘ
hello time ⓘ max age ⓘ |
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