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ES3000 User Guide
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4.2.33 Spanning Tree->Forwarding DB->Add Static FDB Entries
The ES3000 can be configured to use one of three spanning tree protocols. Spanning Tree Protocol
(STP) is compatible with legacy equipment. Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) is significantly faster
than STP. Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) is based on RSTP and extends RSTP in a way useful
for switches implementing VLANs.
Use the Forwarding Database to view the dynamic MAC addresses currently in the address
database. When addresses are in the database, the packets intended for those addresses are
forwarded directly to those ports. An administrator can display addresses in the table by port, VLAN
and/or MAC address by entering the short key. The static MAC address table is also displayable.
The Static Addresses Table, allows the administrator to specify Media Access Control (MAC)
addresses for specific ports not purged from the bridge table by the aging function. There are 3 entries
on the table. Two commands are available to add and/or remove an entry. To add an entry, follow the
pop-out prompt.