RSTP is pretty new and just starting to get adopted. I found this at Cisco's site:
"The Catalyst 4000, 6000, and 6500 series switches do not support Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) in its native form, but Multiple Spanning Tree (MST) (802.1s) uses a modified version of RSTP (802.1w). This modified version is incorporated inside of MST and provides a fast convergence time in case of a failure in the network." See here: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/473/123.html A search onf RSTP at Cisco's site would help you find more info. _______________________________ Priscilla Oppenheimer www.troubleshootingnetworks.com www.priscilla.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > The IEEE specification describes, besides other things, the > Spanning Tree > protocol. > > The IEEE 802.1W describes the Rapid Spanning Tree Algorithm and > Protocol > (RSTP). It recommends that the RSTP be adopted in future MAC > implementations. > > I was wondering if it is the Spanning Tree used in the > available switches > today. > > Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=59647&t=59621 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
