EAP port roles on transit switch

[Paul]

Can anyone explain the significance of primary and secondary ports for a transit switch within an EAPS ring? I understand that for a master switch this identifies which port would be blocked for the associated VLANs under normal operation, but what does it mean for a transit switch?

[Paul]

Thanks

[Ron_Huygens]

Hi Paul,

Basically, for transit nodes it does not make any difference which port is primary or secondary. It is however good practice to have all ports point in the same direction.

If you ever need to change the role of the node or when there is a need for trouble shooting.