Yes, All the switches should be running the spanning tree protocol. Configure the server/client ports with portfast option (if there is one).
Phil. --- Anil Gupte wrote: > For spanning tree to work, do all the switches on a > network (let us say a > LAN) have to support or enable Spanning Tree? That > is the general question. > > Specifically, I have an HP Procurve connected to a > router, and then a > Netgear Switch that hooks into one of the ports on > the HP. On the Netgear > are 3 or 4 more Netgear switches (all of there are > simple unmanaged > switches)and we are pretty sure there are some > redundant loops in there - > especially with two servers that dual NICs that are > bound together using an > Intel "teaming" driver. Do I need to turn Spanning > Tree on? It is > recommended? Is it even going to work? > > Thanx for any input. > Anil Gupte [EMAIL PROTECTED] __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Everything you'll ever need on one web page from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts http://uk.my.yahoo.com Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=42815&t=42806 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
