topic RE: MSTP Loopguard in ExtremeSwitching (EXOS/Switch Engine)

MSTP Loopguard

Bartek_Kois — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 15:29:00 GMT

Hi,
I have a core network in city A build based on two X440-24t connected in MSTP ring. I would like to connect my cisco switch located in city B through two Ethernet DWDM connections (provided by my ISPs) to my X440 (one link to each of X440). I would like to use MSTP to prevent loops (one link will be master and second one will be my backup). However there is still possibility that loops will occur (for instance in case of unidirectional connection caused by fiber failuer). Is there any option in Extreme like Loop guard from Cisco to prevent such situation?

RE: MSTP Loopguard

AnonymousM — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 16:50:00 GMT

If there is only one Cisco connected to two X440, I would consider using MLAG with active/active links.

RE: MSTP Loopguard

Bartek_Kois — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 17:19:00 GMT

Interesting, however there are plans to add some switches in the future, so I would like to keep it simple and interoperable as much as possible.

RE: MSTP Loopguard

Kevin_Kim — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 14:32:00 GMT

EXOS 15.7 or later supports "Loop Protect" which is equivalent to "Loop Guard" in the Cisco world.

configure {stpd} ports loop-protect [on | off]

http://documentation.extremenetworks.com/exos_commands/EXOS_All/EXOS_Commands_All/r_configure-stpd-p...

RE: MSTP Loopguard

Bartek_Kois — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 14:42:00 GMT

Damm, I got 15.1.2

RE: MSTP Loopguard

Kevin_Kim — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 14:50:00 GMT

Otherwise, I would use ELSM or ELRP in place of Loop Protect.