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How do we stop layer 2 loops without stp?

author
Ankit Thakur
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ZAP

Is there a way to stop loops without STP?

If yes then how?

 

Could someone please explain with the help of this layer 2 topology that without stp how do we stop loops.

 

 

 

 

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Can You answer this question?
author
Amit Boran
,
ZAP

Hi, 

STP is a simple protocol, which is used to prevent Layer-2 loops. But now a days we have many other technologies to prevent L2 loop like Cisco Fabric path, Etherchannel , shortest path bridging and many others that work to decrease dependance on STP. 

STP is used to prevent L2-loop as well as provide redundancy in any case of link failure. Otherwise it can be performed manually that is simply a admin headache.

Hope it helps.

 

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