> # About Multicast Root Switch

> By default, the native (non-interop) mode uses the principal switch as the root. If you change the default, be sure to configure the same mode in all switches in the fabric. Otherwise, multicast traffic could encounter potential loop and frame-drop problems.

> Note The operational mode can be different from the configured interop mode. The interop mode always uses the lowest domain switch as the root.

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