Fast RSTP convergence by using backup VLANs

  • W. K. Yuen
  • , K. H. Yeung
  • , F. Yan

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Abstract

Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol is an enhancement of STP. However, same as STP, RSTP still has the problem of long convergence time when the root goes down. In this letter, a solution that was a backup VLAN for each servicing VLAN is proposed. When the root of a servicing VLAN goes down, all the switches will immediately use the backup VLAN to forward data. The solution is verified by actual implementation and experiments. The experimental results show that the solution could successfully provide nearly uninterrupted network service.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the European Computing Conference, ECC '11
Pages338-340
Number of pages3
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
EventEuropean Computing Conference, ECC '11 - Paris, France
Duration: 28 Apr 201130 Apr 2011

Publication series

NameProceedings of the European Computing Conference, ECC '11

Conference

ConferenceEuropean Computing Conference, ECC '11
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityParis
Period28/04/1130/04/11

Keywords

  • Backup
  • Convergence
  • RSTP
  • Root
  • VLAN

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