Configuring STP/RSTP Interoperability Between Huawei Devices and Non-Huawei Devices

To support STP/Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) interoperability between Huawei devices and non-Huawei devices, proper parameters are required on Huawei devices running STP/RSTP to ensure nonstop communication.

Applicable Environment

On a network running STP/RSTP, inconsistent protocol packet formats and Bridge Protocol Data Unit (BPDU) keys may lead to a communication failure. Configuring proper STP/RSTP parameters on Huawei devices ensures interoperability between Huawei devices and non-Huawei devices.

Pre-configuration Tasks

Before configuring STP/RSTP interoperability between Huawei devices and non-Huawei devices, complete the following task:

Configuring basic STP/RSTP functions

Configuring the Proposal/Agreement Mechanism: To enable Huawei Datacom devices to communicate with non-Huawei devices, a proper rapid transition mechanism needs to be configured on Huawei devices based on the Proposal/Agreement mechanism on non-Huawei devices.

(Optional) Configuring an Interface to Transparently Transmit HVRP Packets

Verifying the STP/RSTP Interoperability Configuration: After Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) parameters are configured for the interoperability between Huawei devices and non-Huawei devices, verify the configuration.