What are the limitations of Classic Spanning Tree (802.1d) and how do newer versions like Per VLAN Spanning Tree (PVST) and Rapid Spanning Tree (802.1w) address these limitations?
Tuesday, 02 April 2024
by EITCA Academy
Classic Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), defined in IEEE 802.1d, is a fundamental mechanism used in Ethernet networks to prevent loops in bridged or switched networks. However, it comes with certain limitations that have been addressed by newer versions such as Per VLAN Spanning Tree (PVST) and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP, 802.1w). One of the