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If you’ve ever managed switches, you know STP is your best friend against network loops!
Here’s a quick breakdown of the 5 main types of STP you should know:
STP - IEEE 802.1D - The classic one that started it all.
PVST / PVST+ - Per VLAN control for better load balancing.
RSTP - IEEE 802.1w – Faster convergence than traditional STP.
Rapid PVST+ - Speed + per VLAN performance.
MSTP - IEEE 802.1s - Multiple VLANs in a single instance for efficiency.
Advantages:
High redundancy.
Supports load balancing.
Flexible CPU & memory usage (RSTP < MSTP < Rapid PVST+).
Disadvantage:
Requires more configuration - but worth it for a stable network!
Pro tip: Pick the right STP type based on your network’s speed, size, and VLAN strategy.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the 5 main types of STP you should know:
STP - IEEE 802.1D - The classic one that started it all. PVST / PVST+ - Per VLAN control for better load balancing. RSTP - IEEE 802.1w – Faster convergence than traditional STP. Rapid PVST+ - Speed + per VLAN performance. MSTP - IEEE 802.1s - Multiple VLANs in a single instance for efficiency. Advantages:High redundancy.
Supports load balancing.
Flexible CPU & memory usage (RSTP < MSTP < Rapid PVST+).
Disadvantage:Requires more configuration - but worth it for a stable network!
Pro tip: Pick the right STP type based on your network’s speed, size, and VLAN strategy.