Spanning tree

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The Spanning Tree protocol are used on Ethernet Switches to avoid broadcast storms.

Broadcast Storms

A broadcast starts when a Ethernet switch receives a broadcast from a Host and there exist a loop. See exampls below:

Broadcast storm example