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= IEEE 802.1aq
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IEEE 802.1aq is a standard defined by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) that specifies a protocol for Shortest Path Bridging (SPB) in Ethernet networks. It was developed to address the limitations of traditional spanning tree protocols, which are often used in Ethernet networks to prevent loops. The key features of IEEE 802.