Exam H12-821_V1.0 Topic 1 Question 1138 Discussion
Actual exam question for Huawei's H12-821_V1.0 exam
Question #: 1138
Topic #: 1
Question #: 1138
Topic #: 1
On an STP network, only the designated port processes inferior BPDUs. On an RSTP network, a port with any role processes inferior BPDUs.
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Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* STP and RSTP Behavior:
* STP: Only the designated port processes inferior BPDUs. Inferior BPDUs are received from downstream switches and typically indicate topology changes.
* RSTP: All ports, regardless of role (root, designated, or alternate), process inferior BPDUs to ensure faster convergence.
* Behavior Difference:
* RSTP improves convergence by allowing any port to process inferior BPDUs, unlike STP, which restricts this function to designated ports.
References:
* HCIA-Datacom Study Guide, Chapter: STP vs RSTP
Huawei STP and RSTP Configuration Comparison
* STP and RSTP Behavior:
* STP: Only the designated port processes inferior BPDUs. Inferior BPDUs are received from downstream switches and typically indicate topology changes.
* RSTP: All ports, regardless of role (root, designated, or alternate), process inferior BPDUs to ensure faster convergence.
* Behavior Difference:
* RSTP improves convergence by allowing any port to process inferior BPDUs, unlike STP, which restricts this function to designated ports.
References:
* HCIA-Datacom Study Guide, Chapter: STP vs RSTP
Huawei STP and RSTP Configuration Comparison
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