On 20 Apr 2005 08:09:23 -0000
"ashish  anand" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> if I just connect two similar port say both 10 gb of one switch to another 
> symmetric bridge with stp enabled on both bridge  , stpstate of all four 
> ports always remain forwarding.

Is STP enabled? It is off by default now.

> ( may be because all four of them are either root or desginated port in above 
> setup)
> 
> should I except that one port atleast will get into blocking state , if i 
> connect two non-similar ports together say a 10gb port on one switch to FE 
> port on another switch as now path-cost to root will differ. ( as path-cost 
> depending on link speed )�
>

If STP is working, it should see the loop and take one port out of forwarding.

> Best Regards,
> Ashish Anand

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