What exactly is a prevention loop on an ethernet switch and it’s purpose?

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A prevention loop on an Ethernet switch, often called Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), stops network loops which can cause broadcasts to endlessly circulate, clogging the network. The main pro is network stability and prevention of broadcast storms. The con is potential added latency or downtime as the network recalibrates after changes.

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