Chapter 1 Flashcards
1
Q
VTP
A
Vlan Trunking Protocol
- Only Works VLANS 1 to 1005
- Mode
- Domain
- Version Match
- Password
2
Q
Purpose
A
- Consistent VLAN configuration across all switches
- Plug and Play adding of VLANS
3
Q
Server Mode
A
- Default Mode
- Create, add and delete vlans
- Saved in NVRAM
4
Q
Client Mode
A
- Same as Server, but can’t create, add or delete VLANS
- Not stored in NVRAM
- Receives and Forwards advertisements
5
Q
Transparent Mode
A
- Dont participate in VTP, but forward through trunks
- VLANS are saved internally in NVRAM, but not forwarded to other switches
6
Q
VTP Pruning
A
Knows which VLANS are needed and restricts broadcast from leaving trunks if forwarded switch doesn’t have said VLAN. Off by default
7
Q
STP
A
Spanning Tree Protocol
- CST (802-1d)
- PVST+ *
- RSTP (802-1w)
- MSTP*
- RPVST+*
8
Q
Root Bridge
A
L2 Core
-Lowest Bridge ID
9
Q
Non-Root Bridges
A
L2 Access
-Exchange BPDUs and update Topology upon failure
10
Q
BPDU
A
Bridge Protocol Date Unit
11
Q
Bridge ID
A
32,768
- Default
- Sys-extension-id (+vlan)
12
Q
Port Cost
A
Cost of one link
13
Q
Path Cost
A
Cost of one path to CORE
14
Q
Root Port
A
Port with a connection to ROOT bridge
15
Q
Designated Port
A
Only one Root Port per link so Designated Port is other end, Forwarding Port
