STP to RSTP

[jdixon]

I have a HP 4108gl Procurve switch and was going to switch from STP to RSTP. I do not know too much about spanning tree other than it helps prevent loops. From my understanding RSTP is faster and allows you to provide alternate paths and such.

Will there be any issues or disruptions switching from STP to RSTP on this switch? This switch is also running the lastest (and assume the last version) firmware.

[Vince_Whirlwind]

Should be fine.

Just make sure you read the chapter on spanning-tree in the config guide: you might want to consider additional config described there.

[paulgear]

I'm almost certain the change will cause an RSTP convergence; i would double-check switch priorities before changing it.