STP
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What is STP?
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is a network protocol that prevents bridge loops and the broadcast radiation that results from them. It operates by logically blocking redundant paths in a network to ensure that there is only one active path between any two network devices. It is commonly used in Ethernet networks to maintain a loop-free topology, improving network stability and performance.
What other technologies are related to STP?
STP Competitor Technologies
RSTP
RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol) is an evolution of STP, providing faster convergence and improved loop prevention. It directly competes with the original STP.
MSTP
MSTP (Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol) is an extension of RSTP that allows multiple spanning trees, one for each VLAN or group of VLANs. This is an alternative and improvement over STP, making it a competitor.
STP Complementary Technologies
LACP
LACP (Link Aggregation Control Protocol) is used to bundle multiple physical links into a single logical channel. STP can work with LACP by managing redundancy at the aggregated link level and preventing loops caused by the redundant links.
VLAN
VLANs (Virtual LANs) logically segment a network. STP operates within a VLAN to prevent loops. VLANs can increase the complexity of the topology that STP must manage, making them complementary in function.
Ether channel
EtherChannel (also called link aggregation) bundles multiple physical links into a single logical link, increasing bandwidth and redundancy. STP interacts with EtherChannel to prevent loops across these aggregated links.
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Which job functions commonly mention STP?
Network Engineer
3.5% of all Network Engineer jobs mention STP
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Network Operations Engineer
2.2% of all Network Operations Engineer jobs mention STP
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Network Administrator
1.8% of all Network Administrator jobs mention STP
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Engineer
0.1% of all Engineer jobs mention STP
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Engineering & R&D
0.1% of all Engineering & R&D jobs mention STP
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