MSTP or RSTP, is this config any goodss

[rogerp_1]

Hi All,

Iâ m working on a little lan and need some advice and suggestions as to which is the best way forward.

The lan is very basic, no VLANS just a flat network with around 15 Servers and 170 desktop pcâ s.

Currently all the switches have had absolutely no configurations changes, all are default except of IP Addresses.

I would like to setup trunks to and from switches and setup the network using ring method, this would help us if a single switch was to fail.

My first problem is Iâ m not sure if this design is the best way forward, so ideally would like your comments and recommendations, good or bad donâ t worry, feel free to comment.

With regards to configuring them I will be upgrading all the firmware and then setting up either MSTP or RSTP, reading around MSTP seems to be the best option but I have no idea how to configure it. My knowledge on HP is very basic so looking for real life instructions and tips here please.

Iâ d just like to make sure we are using this kit it to is potential.

Thanks in advance

[rogerp_1]

Sorry fotgot to mention, if you feel there are any other features is should be enabling or configuring please feel free to say..

[macrocozm]

Roger,

In your case I would go for RSTP, since MSTP works per Vlan and you don't have any.

http://forums13.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/questionanswer.do?admit=109447627+1279164130968+28353475&threadId=1372362

contains some easy tips, especially Holgers reply. Also the documentation for the switches you have will show you how to enable the different STP modes and operations.