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MSTP

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What is MSTP?

Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) is an IEEE standard defined in 802.1Q. MSTP enables multiple VLANs to be mapped to the same spanning tree instance, reducing the number of spanning tree instances needed. It is commonly used in larger networks to provide better load balancing and faster convergence than older spanning tree protocols like STP and RSTP. It improves network efficiency by allowing different VLANs to use different paths, preventing traffic bottlenecks.

What other technologies are related to MSTP?

MSTP Competitor Technologies

Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol is a faster alternative to STP and MSTP, offering quicker convergence times.
mentioned alongside MSTP in 26% (857) of relevant job posts
STP is the original Spanning Tree Protocol. MSTP is designed to improve on STP, making them competitors.
mentioned alongside MSTP in 6% (810) of relevant job posts
Per-VLAN Spanning Tree is another spanning tree protocol, making it a competitor.
mentioned alongside MSTP in 24% (110) of relevant job posts

MSTP Complementary Technologies

VLANs divide a physical network into multiple logical networks, and MSTP can operate on a per-VLAN basis, making them complementary.
mentioned alongside MSTP in 1% (417) of relevant job posts
802.1Q is the standard for VLAN tagging, which is often used in conjunction with MSTP to provide spanning tree functionality within specific VLANs.
mentioned alongside MSTP in 3% (111) of relevant job posts

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