Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series, Configuration Manual

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Purpose Command or Action
Enters the global configuration mode. configure terminal
Example:
Switch#
configure terminal
Step 2
Configures the forward time for all MST instances. The forwarding
delay is the number of seconds a port waits before changing from spanning-tree mst forward-time seconds
Example:
Switch(config)# spanning-tree mst
forward-time 25
Step 3
its spanning-tree learning and listening states to the forwarding
state.
For seconds , the range is 4 to 30; the default is 20.
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 Maximum-Aging 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 max-age seconds
4. end
DETAILED STEPS
Purpose Command or Action
Enables privileged EXEC mode. Enter your password if prompted. enable Step 1
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How to Configure MSTP Features