From: d a (dam1on@dnsl.com)
Date: Fri Mar 07 2008 - 08:48:27 ARST
So why is it a configurable parameter, it must do something? Does it
just alter timers to "better" assist in the size of the network?
Ta
D
On 3/7/08, Geert Nijs <Geert.Nijs@simac.be> wrote:
> No, the STP diameter is not a hard limit. It is a recommendation from the RFC. Going over the limit can lead to network instability during convergence, but that
> does not only depend on STP diameter, but also on the STP timers, the number of MAC adresses, etc...
>
> That is just the problem: try explaning to people that they need to limit the STP diameter. Ooh..we add one switch more and see..it still works.. what's the problem ?
>
> regards,
> Geert
>
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> Sent: 07 March 2008 08:44
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> Subject: STP diameter
>
>
> Hi Gang,
>
> I have a question regarding the STP diameter command, does it do
> anything? like stop BPDU's or something? I've lab'd this up and it
> doesn't appear to do anything significant (if at all).
>
> Mucho appreciated,
>
> Thanks
>
> D
>
>
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