Translating MST instances between ports of a bridge in a...

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2008-01-23

2010-11-16

Ryman, Daniel J (Department: 2466)

Multiplex communications

Network configuration determination

Using a particular learning algorithm or technique

C370S401000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07835306

ABSTRACT:
In one embodiment, a first port of a bridge is configured for a first spanning tree (ST) and not a second ST, while a second port of the bridge is configured for the second ST and not the first ST. A multiple ST (MST) bridge protocol data unit (BPDU) for the first and second STs is generated for the first and second ports having a first portion corresponding to the first ST and a second portion corresponding to the second ST. To translate MST instances, the second portion is stripped from the MST BPDU of the first port, and the first portion from the MST BPDU of the first port is associated with the second ST. Conversely, the first portion is stripped from the MST BPDU of the second port, and the second portion from the MST BPDU of the second port is associated with the first ST.

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