Field Description
Bridge Identifier The bridge identifier for the selected MST instance. It is made up using the
b
ridge priority and the base MAC address of the bridge.
Time Since
Topology
Change
Displays the total amount of time since the topology of the selected MST
instance last changed. The time is displayed in hour/minute/second format, for
example, 5 hours, 10 minutes, and 4 seconds.
Topology
Chan
ge Count
Displays the total number of times topology has changed for the selected MST
instance.
Topology
Chan
ge
Indicates whether a topology change is in progress on any port assigned to the
selected MST instance. The possible values are True or False.
Designated Root Displays the bridge identifier of the root bridg
e, which is made up from the
bridge priority and the base MAC address of the bridge.
Root Path Cost Displays the path cost to the Desig
nated Root for this MST instance.
Root Port Indicates the port to access the Designated Root for this MST instance.
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XS712T Smart Switch
For each configured instance, the information described in the following table displays on
the screen.
To delete an MST instance:
1. Select th
e check box next to the instance.
2. Click Dele
te.
MST Port Configuration
Use the MST Port Configuration screen to configure and display Multiple Spanning Tree
(MST) settings on a specific port on the switch.
To configure MST port settings:
1. Select Switch
ing STP Advanced MST Port Configuration.
Note: If no MST instances have been configured on the switch, the screen
displays a “No MSTs Available” message.
2. To configure MST settings for a physical port, enter the interface and click Go to select that
particular interface.