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Spanning-Tree and Non-root bridges
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| Hi. I was wondering if someone could explain why the Spanning-Tree Protocol has the root port on the non-root bridges in a Forwarding state. It seems that this would cause the non-root bridge to pass frames to other ports on the switch.
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| I'll try and clarify what I think you are asking...
The root port on a non-root bridge is in a forwarding state as it has the lowest cost to the root bridge.
Other ports which have higher costs are then placed in a blocking state.
Hope I am clearing that up a bit for you, I am no expert in STA/STP.
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| pro0digy25,
Thanks for the help. Why is the port in a forwarding state rather than a blocking state?
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