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What is the definition of STP protocol |
link management protocol design to support redundant links and stop switching loops
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What is the role of a Root Bridge |
Root bridge : STP chosen switch . serves as a reference point for all spanning-tree calculations to determine which redundant paths to block. |
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What does a Bridge ID - BID composed of |
Bridge ID(BID): total 8 byte: 2 bytes = priority bits( configurable)Plus 6 bytes. Mac Addresse of switch |
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What is the STP message sent between switch is called |
messages sent between switches called Hello BPDU where BPDU stands for Bridge Protocol Data Unit |
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If there a tie between switches which one become the root bridge? |
switch with the lowest MAC address becomes the Root Bridge. |
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WHAT IS A Path Cost ? |
reference value used for link selection in STP. |
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What is the number by which bridge priority increment? |
4096 |
