METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SPANNING TREE PROTOCOL ROLE PROTECTION

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SPANNING TREE PROTOCOL ROLE PROTECTION

In general, embodiments of the invention relate to configuring network elements to prevent the formation of logical loops in a network. More specifically, embodiments of the invention provide a mechanism to associate a port policy with all or a portion of the ports of a network element and to enforc...

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1. Verfasser: Sweeney, Adam James
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng
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ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
ELECTRICITY
TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHICCOMMUNICATION
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Zusammenfassung:In general, embodiments of the invention relate to configuring network elements to prevent the formation of logical loops in a network. More specifically, embodiments of the invention provide a mechanism to associate a port policy with all or a portion of the ports of a network element and to enforce certain types of behavior.