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RSTP STATUS
Bridge ID
This field shows the unique identity of this node when it is part of a network. It contains 8 bytes -
the first 2 bytes are for Bridge Priority (configurable) and the remaining 6 bytes are for the MAC
Address (unique).
Root Bridge
It is elected from the switches in the STP topology via several STP messages (BPDU). The Root Bridge
is the node with the lowest Root Priority. If all of the nodes are with the same Root Priority, the
Root Bridge will be selected based on their MAC Addresses.
Root Priority
It is used to define the "Root Bridge". The bridge with the lowest Root Priority is the "Root Bridge".
If all bridges are set to the same Root Priority value, the system will select the Root Bridge based on
the MAC Addresses.
Root Port
It is the port that is connected to the Root Bridge and with the lowest cost. If the Root Port shows
"none", it implies this node is the Root Bridge.
Root Path Cost
It is the cost from the current node to the Root Bridge.
Hello Time
It is used to determine the interval to send BPDU (management frame) to check the RSTP topology
and status.
Forward Delay
It is used to determine when to change the Path State from Learning/Listening to Forwarding.
Max Age
It is used during waiting for Hello BPDU from the Root Bridge.