Designing Layer2 networks without Spanning Tree

Balla Attila <>
Kapsch CarrierCom Kft.

Basically the Spanning Tree Protocol provides loop free Layer2 networks in Datacenters and Campus networks. The operators and developers almost every day meet the drawbacks of STP.
The presentation introduces some methods how to decrease the influence of STP in the Layer2 networks. The presentation also introduces some Cisco products belonging to these technologies.
The presentation is for operators and develepors who have deep knowledge in Layer2 networks.