Cisco Catalyst 2960 Series User Manual

DETAILED STEPS
PurposeCommand or Action
Enables privileged EXEC mode. Enter your password if
prompted.
enable
Example:
Switch> enable
Step 1
Enters the global configuration mode.configure terminal
Example:
Switch# configure terminal
Step 2
Enables PVST+ simulation globally.spanning-tree mst simulate pvst global
Step 3
Example:
Switch(config)# spanning-tree mst simulate
pvst global
To prevent the switch from automatically interoperating with
a connecting switch that is running Rapid PVST+, enter the no
version of the command.
Returns to privileged EXEC mode.end
Example:
Switch(config)# end
Step 4
Enabling PVST+ Simulation on a Port
To enable PVST+ simulation on a port, perform this task:
SUMMARY STEPS
1.
enable
2.
configure terminal
3.
interface interface-id
4.
spanning-tree mst simulate pvst
5.
end
6.
show spanning-tree summary
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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