Operation Flashcards
1
Q
How is the “Root Bridge” decided?
A
It’s the switch with the lowest BID.
2
Q
How are “Root Ports” selected?
A
1) Cost to Root Bridge is lowest. 2) Connected BID is lowest. 3) Connected Port ID is lowest. 4) Local Port ID is lowest.
3
Q
How are “Designated Ports” selected?
A
1) Total cost to Root Bridge. 2) Local BID. 3) Local Port ID.
4
Q
How are “Blocked Ports” selected?
A
Any non-root, non-designated port is a blocked port.