I haven't been able to find in documentation or posts a simple, "if you have this connected to a port, configure it this way" post.
So here goes:
We have several powerconnect 6200's. They are physically connected in a somewhat hierarchical way, with...
...all switches using RSTP
...a "core" 6224 that handles uplinks from the other switches, along with connections to various firewalls/routers, etc.
this "core" is configured with a lowered STP priority so that it remains Root Bridge
Since this is the Root Bridge and mainly has connections to other downstream switches, firewalls and routers...
Q: In the STP Global Settings window, what should theses settings be:
BPDU Flooding (Disable/Enable)
Port Fast BPDU Filter (Disable/Enable)
Loop Guard (Disable/Enable)
BPDU Protection (Disable/Enable)
For it's ports that are connected to downstream 6224's acting as access switches for most users...
Q: in the STP Port Settings window, what should each Switch-Connected port have for
STP Root Guard (Disable/Enable)
Loop Guard (Disable/Enable)
TCN Guard (Disable/Enable)
Auto Edge (Disable/Enable)
Do any of these settings change for unmanaged L2 switches?
...for those downstream 6224's that are access switches
Q: In their STP Global Settings window, what should theses settings be:
BPDU Flooding (Disable/Enable)
Port Fast BPDU Filter (Disable/Enable)
Loop Guard (Disable/Enable)
BPDU Protection (Disable/Enable)
most of these ports are single-host connections, both servers and end-users
those that are have Port Fast enabled
Q: in the STP Port Settings window, what should each Host-Connected port have for
STP Root Guard (Disable/Enable)
Loop Guard (Disable/Enable)
TCN Guard (Disable/Enable)
Auto Edge (Disable/Enable)
there are a fair number of downstream unmanaged L2 switchesserving areas where we can't avoid them
Q: in the STP Port Settings window, what should each Switch-Connected port have for
STP Root Guard (Disable/Enable)
Loop Guard (Disable/Enable)
TCN Guard (Disable/Enable)
Auto Edge (Disable/Enable)
Finally, what should these per-port settings be for the ports that UPLINK to the core/root?
STP Root Guard (Disable/Enable)
Loop Guard (Disable/Enable)
TCN Guard (Disable/Enable)
Auto Edge (Disable/Enable)