Chapter 3 - Advanced STP Tuning Flashcards
BPDU filter
An STP feature that filters BPDUs from being advertised/received across the configured port.
BPDU guard
An STP feature that places a port into an ErrDisabled state if a BPDU is received on a portfast-enabled port.
root guard
An STP feature that places a port into an ErrDisabled state if a superior BPDU is received on the configured port.
STP portfast
An STP feature that places a switch port directly into a forwarding state and disables TCN generation for a change in link state.
STP loop guard
An STP feature that prevents a configured alternative or root port from becoming a designated port toward a downstream switch.
Unidirectional Link Detection (UDLD)
A protocol that provides bidirectional monitoring of fiber optic cables.