DETAILED STEPS
PurposeCommand or Action
Enters the global configuration mode.configure terminal
Example:
Switch# configure terminal
Step 1
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 2
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 3
Related Topics
Specifying the MST Region Configuration and Enabling MSTP, on page 59
Configuring the Maximum-Aging Time
Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, follow these steps to configure the maximum-aging 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 max-age seconds
3.
end
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Configuring Multiple Spanning-Tree Protocol
Configuring the Maximum-Aging Time