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Can change Spanning Tree Mode of switch in MetroCluster IP?

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Applies to

  • NetApp MetroCluster IP (MCC-IP)
  • Network switches in MCC-IP

Answer

No, changing the spanning tree mode which is not as RCF is not supported in NetApp validated MetroCluster IP reference architectures. Using an unsupported spanning tree mode can cause interoperability issues, including loss of redundancy, link flapping, or cluster connectivity problems.

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