Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series User Manual

PurposeCommand 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
PurposeCommand 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

Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series Specifications

General

Layer	Layer 2
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	Available on some models
RAM	128 MB
Flash Memory	32 MB
MAC Address Table Size	8000
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C (32 to 113°F)
Ports	24 or 48 x 10/100/1000