> And just so my post has something to do with becoming a CCIE.... > > Can someone tell me the consequences of having a switched network with a > diameter greater than 7? Does Spanning-Tree freak out? Thanks. > > Kelly Cobean, CCNP, CCSA, ACSA, MCSE, MCP+I > Network Engineer > GRC International, Inc., an AT&T company
It means you have, in the worst case scenerio, way to many bridges between any one host and another. On A Cisco switch you cannot configure a diameter greater than 7. It would be a poor design that would be difficult to troubleshoot. I recall a Networkers session in LA last year on troubleshooting large swithc networks in which the presenter said something to the effect, if you have a diameter larger than 7 you have other problems, suggested that really anymore than around 4 is probably to much. Dave David Madland Sr. Network Engineer CCIE# 2016 Qwest Communications Int. Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 612-664-3367 "Emotion should reflect reason not guide it" Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=38293&t=38057 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
