SUMMARY STEPS
1.
configure terminal
2.
spanning-tree mst hello-time seconds
3.
end
DETAILED STEPS
PurposeCommand or Action
Enters the global configuration mode.configure terminal
Example:
Switch# configure terminal
Step 1
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 2
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 3
Related Topics
Specifying the MST Region Configuration and Enabling MSTP, on page 59
Configuring the Forwarding-Delay Time
Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, follow these steps to configure the forwarding-delay time for all MST
instances. This procedure is optional.
Before You Begin
A multiple spanning tree (MST) must be specified and enabled on the switch. For instructions, see Related
Topics.
SUMMARY STEPS
1.
configure terminal
2.
spanning-tree mst forward-time seconds
3.
end
Catalyst 2960-XR Switch Layer 2 Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2)EX1
OL-29424-01 69
Configuring Multiple Spanning-Tree Protocol
Configuring the Forwarding-Delay Time