Per-VLAN Spanning Tree (PVST+)

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:network_protocol
gptkbp:alternativeTo gptkb:Multiple_Spanning_Tree_Protocol_(MSTP)
gptkb:Rapid_PVST+
IEEE 802.1D STP
gptkbp:basedOn gptkb:IEEE_802.1D
gptkbp:compatibleWith Cisco switches
non-Cisco switches by default
gptkbp:defaultIn gptkb:Cisco_Catalyst_switches
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Cisco_Systems
gptkbp:enables separate spanning tree per VLAN
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Per-VLAN Spanning Tree (PVST+)
gptkbp:improves load balancing
network redundancy
gptkbp:introducedIn 1990s
gptkbp:provides per-VLAN root bridge election
per-VLAN loop prevention
gptkbp:supports gptkb:VLANs
gptkbp:uses gptkb:BPDU_(Bridge_Protocol_Data_Unit)
CST (Common Spanning Tree) for VLAN 1
ISL and 802.1Q trunking
proprietary BPDU format
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Catalyst_9600
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7