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Purpose Command or Action
Configures the hello time for all MST instances. The hello time is
the time interval between configuration messages generated and spanning-tree mst hello-time seconds
Example:
Switch(config)#
spanning-tree mst
hello-time 4
Step 3
sent by the root switch. These messages indicate that the switch is
alive.
For seconds , the range is 1 to 10; the default is 3.
Returns to privileged EXEC mode. end
Example:
Switch(config)# end
Step 4
Related Topics
Specifying the MST Region Configuration and Enabling MSTP , on page 261
Configuring the Forwarding-Delay Time
Before You Begin
A multiple spanning tree (MST) must be specified and enabled on the switch. For instructions, see Related
Topics.
SUMMARY STEPS
1.
enable
2. configure terminal
3.
spanning-tree mst forward-time seconds
4.
end
DETAILED STEPS
Purpose Command or Action
Enables privileged EXEC mode. Enter your password if prompted.
enable
Step 1
Example:
Switch> enable
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How to Configure MSTP Features