DETAILED STEPS
PurposeCommand or Action
Enters the global configuration mode.configure terminal
Example:
Switch# configure terminal
Step 1
Configures the maximum-aging time for all MST instances. The
maximum-aging time is the number of seconds a switch waits
spanning-tree mst max-age seconds
Example:
Switch(config)# spanning-tree mst max-age
40
Step 2
without receiving spanning-tree configuration messages before
attempting a reconfiguration.
For seconds, the range is 6 to 40; 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-Hop Count
Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, follow these steps to configure the maximum-hop count 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-hops hop-count
3.
end
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Configuring Multiple Spanning-Tree Protocol
Configuring the Maximum-Hop Count