Spanning Tree Tuning

Ideally the root bridge should be the core switch. but the root bridge placement shoult try to minimize the number of hops …

Spanning-Tree

802.1D or STP is used to help provide a loop-free network. Possible states:

•Disabled: port is admin down
•Blocking: port is enabled but …

Packet Forwarding

CEF: Cisco Proprietary, used in general CPU platforms and ASIC’s with NPU’s

TCAM: Ternary Content Addressable Memory allows for upper layer …