Compaq Interconnect Switch Switch User Manual


 
Spanning Tree Protocol
D-4 Compaq ProLiant BL p-Class GbE Interconnect Switch User Guide
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Vanilla Part Number: 263680-001 Last Saved On: 4/23/02 10:15 AM
Learning State
A port in the learning state prepares to participate in frame forwarding. The port enters the
learning state from the listening state.
A port in the learning state:
Discards frames received from the network segment to which it is attached.
Discards packets sent from another port on the switch for forwarding.
Adds addresses to its forwarding database.
Receives BPDUs and directs them to the processor.
Processes and transmits BPDUs received from the processor.
Receives and responds to network management messages.