Spanning Tree Protocol

GPTKB entity

Statements (96)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:XMPP_Extension_Protocol
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cisco_NX-OS
gptkb:Radia_Perlman
gptkbp:based_on graph theory
tree structure
gptkbp:can_be_extended_by Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
gptkbp:created a loop-free logical topology
gptkbp:defines gptkb:RFC_1493
gptkb:RFC_6325
blocked port
designated port
root bridge
IEEE 802.1 D standard
blocking, listening, learning, forwarding, and disabled states
network topology rules
gptkbp:dependency network switch configuration
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Dr._Radia_Perlman
gptkbp:enables network resilience
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:1985
gptkbp:has_programs Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA)
gptkbp:has_variants Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Spanning Tree Protocol
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1985
gptkbp:is_affected_by network topology changes
gptkbp:is_compatible_with Ethernet switches
gptkbp:is_critical_for network stability
gptkbp:is_described_as gptkb:document
networking textbooks
online networking resources
gptkbp:is_essential_for redundant network designs
gptkbp:is_implemented_in gptkb:Juniper_devices
Ethernet networks
network switches
Cisco devices
Arista devices
HP networking devices
Arista networks
HP networking equipment
gptkbp:is_monitored_by network management tools
network management systems
gptkbp:is_optimized_for Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
gptkbp:is_part_of network design best practices
network management protocols
network certification exams
Ethernet networking standards
network engineering curriculum
network fault tolerance strategies
network redundancy protocols
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:standard
gptkb:Link_Aggregation_Control_Protocol_(LACP)
gptkb:television_channel
network segmentation
network redundancy
VLA Ns
Ether Channel
gptkbp:is_standardized_by gptkb:IEEE_802.1_D
gptkbp:is_subject_to convergence time
network latency issues
gptkbp:is_supported_by most modern switches
gptkbp:is_used_for fault tolerance
load balancing
network optimization
gptkbp:is_used_in data centers
enterprise networks
service provider networks
local area networks (LA Ns)
gptkbp:is_used_to optimize network performance
reduce broadcast storms
ensure data integrity in networks
ensure loop-free paths
facilitate network scalability
manage broadcast traffic
manage redundant links
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to bridge loops
gptkbp:operates Layer 2 of the OSI model
gptkbp:purpose prevent loops in Ethernet networks
prevent loops in network topologies
gptkbp:replaced_by Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
Short Path First (SPF) protocols in some cases
gptkbp:requires configuration of bridge priorities
Bridge Protocol Data Units (BPD Us)
root bridge election
gptkbp:restoration after a topology change
gptkbp:setting port costs
Spanning Tree Protocol parameters
allow or disallow specific ports
gptkbp:suitable_for real-time applications
high-speed networks
gptkbp:supports redundant network paths
VLA Ns
gptkbp:training networking courses
gptkbp:uses bridge protocol data units (BPD Us)
bridge and switch devices
gptkbp:utilizes port states