System, network management system, and method for avoiding a count-to-infinity problem

摘要

A system (300), a network management system (306), and a method are described herein for avoiding a count-to-infinity problem in a network (304) (e.g., Provider Backbone Bridging) with bridges having network interface ports (2,4) (e,g., Layer Two Gateway Ports) which are connected to an external network (302) (e.g., External Network to Network interface).