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Catalyst 3550 Multilayer Switch Command Reference
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Chapter 2 Catalyst 3550 Switch Cisco IOS Commands
cluster discovery hop-count
cluster discovery hop-count
Use the cluster discovery hop-count global configuration command on the command switch to set the
hop-count limit for extended discovery of candidate switches. Use the no form of this command to return
to the default setting.
cluster discovery hop-count number
no cluster discovery hop-count
Syntax Description
Defaults The hop count is set to 3.
Command Modes Global configuration
Command History
Usage Guidelines Enter this command only on the command switch. This command does not operate on member switches.
If the hop count is set to 1, it disables extended discovery. The command switch discovers only
candidates that are one hop from the edge of the cluster. The edge of the cluster is the point between the
last discovered member switch and the first discovered candidate switch.
Examples This example shows how to set hop count limit to 4. This command is executed on the command switch.
Switch(config)# cluster discovery hop-count 4
You can verify your setting by entering the show cluster privileged EXEC command.
Related Commands
number Number of hops from the cluster edge that the command switch limits the
discovery of candidates. The range is 1 to 7.
Release Modification
12.1(4)EA1 This command was introduced.
Command Description
show cluster Displays the cluster status and a summary of the cluster to which the
switch belongs.
show cluster candidates Displays a list of candidate switches.