Rapid per-VLAN spanning tree (RPVST+) operation |
For conceptual information on RPVST+, see About RPVST+.
Overview
![[NOTE: ]](images/note.gif) | NOTE: For information on configuring basic and multiple instance spanning tree, see Multiple Instance Spanning Tree Operation. |
RPVST+ is a proprietary spanning tree implementation that extends RSTP (802.1w) to run a separate spanning tree for each VLAN on the switch, and ensures that only one active, loop-free path exists between any two nodes on a given VLAN.