:leftwards_arrow_with_hook:STP prevents Layer 2 loops by placing redundant ports in a blocking state.
:evergreen_tree:The root bridge is elected based on the lowest bridge ID.
:electric_plug:All ports on the root bridge are in a forwarding state.
:1234:The bridge priority field includes the extended system ID for VLAN-based STP (PVST).
:arrow_right_hook:The bridge priority can only be changed in units of 4096.