Enabling PVST BPDU guard

An MSTP-enabled device forwards PVST BPDUs as data traffic because it cannot recognize PVST BPDUs. If a PVST-enabled device in another independent network receives the PVST BPDUs, a PVST calculation error might occur. To avoid PVST calculation errors, enable PVST BPDU guard on the MSTP-enabled device. The device shuts down a port if the port receives PVST BPDUs.

To enable PVST BPDU guard:

Step

Command

Remarks

1. Enter system view.

system-view

N/A

2. Enable PVST BPDU guard.

stp pvst-bpdu-protection

By default, PVST BPDU guard is disabled.