RSTP
Last updated
, generated by Sumble
Explore more → **RSTP**
What is RSTP?
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), defined in IEEE 802.1w, is a network protocol that enhances the original Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) by providing faster convergence times. It is used in Ethernet networks to prevent loops and ensure a loop-free logical topology, making it more resilient and efficient than STP.
What other technologies are related to RSTP?
RSTP Competitor Technologies
MSTP
Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol is an extension of RSTP that allows for multiple spanning trees, providing better load balancing and redundancy. It competes with RSTP by offering more advanced features.
STP
Spanning Tree Protocol is the predecessor to RSTP. While RSTP is designed to be backward compatible, it's a newer and improved version aiming to replace STP, making STP a competitor.
VSTP
No summary available
VSTP, or VLAN Spanning Tree Protocol, is a Cisco proprietary protocol that runs a separate instance of STP for each VLAN. RSTP is generally preferred over VSTP when available, but represents similar functionality.
PVST
PVST is a Cisco proprietary version of STP that runs a separate instance of STP for each VLAN. RSTP is generally preferred over PVST when available, but represents similar functionality.
PVST+
PVST+ (Per-VLAN Spanning Tree Plus) is a Cisco enhancement to PVST that supports RSTP. While it can interoperate with RSTP, it also represents similar functionality and can be seen as a competitor.
RSTP Complementary Technologies
802.1q/p VLAN
No summary available
802.1q VLAN tagging allows for the creation of VLANs, which can be used to segment a network and apply RSTP on a per-VLAN basis. This enhances the network design and works in tandem with RSTP.
LACP
Link Aggregation Control Protocol is used to bundle multiple physical links into a single logical link. It can be used in conjunction with RSTP to increase bandwidth and provide redundancy at the link level.
Ethernet link aggregation
No summary available
Ethernet link aggregation bundles multiple physical Ethernet links into a single logical link. LACP is used to manage this, which is a complement to RSTP.
Number of organizations that mention technology
ⓘ Tap on a tech to explore matching organizations
Which job functions commonly mention RSTP?
Network Engineer
0.7% of all Network Engineer jobs mention RSTP
View 958
jobs on Sumble
Network Security Engineer
0.6% of all Network Security Engineer jobs mention RSTP
View 56
jobs on Sumble
Network Administrator
0.4% of all Network Administrator jobs mention RSTP
View 209
jobs on Sumble
Engineer
2087 Engineer jobs mention RSTP
View 2.1k
jobs on Sumble
Engineering & R&D
2091 Engineering & R&D jobs mention RSTP
View 2.1k
jobs on Sumble
Which organizations are mentioning RSTP?
Summary powered by 
Sumble
Sumble Find the right accounts, contact, message, and time to sell
Whether you're looking to get your foot in the door, find the right person to talk to, or close the deal — accurate, detailed, trustworthy, and timely information about the organization you're selling to is invaluable.
Use Sumble to: