Spanning-Tree Operation 
802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) 
Configuring Basic Port Connectivity Parameters 
Command  Page 
spanning-tree < port-list > 
edge-port  below 
spanning-tree mcheck  below 
hello-time < global | 1..10 > 
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spanning-tree path-cost < auto | 200000000 >  6-64 
spanning-tree point-to-point-mac < force-true | force-false | auto>  6-65 
spanning-tree priority  6-65 
The basic port connectivity parameters affect spanning-tree links at the global 
level. In most cases, HP recommends that you use the default settings for these 
parameters and apply changes on a per-port basis only where a nondefault 
setting is clearly indicated by the circumstances of individual links. 
Syntax:  [no] spanning-tree < port-list > < edge-port | mcheck > 
[ edge-port ] 
Enable edge-port on ports connected to end nodes. During 
spanning tree establishment, ports with edge-port enabled 
transition immediately to the forwarding state. Disable 
this feature on any switch port that is connected to another 
switch, bridge, or hub. (Default: No - disabled) 
The no spanning-tree < port-list > edge-port ] command 
disables edge-port operation on the specified ports. 
[ mcheck ] 
Forces a port to send RSTP BPDUs for 3 seconds. This 
allows for another switch connected to the port and 
running RSTP to establish its connection quickly and for 
identifying switches running 802.1D STP. If the whole-
switch force-version parameter is set to stp-compatible, 
the switch ignores the mcheck setting and sends 802.1D 
STP BPDUs out all ports. Disable this feature on all ports 
that are known to be connected to devices that are running 
802.1D STP. (Default: Yes - enabled) 
The no spanning-tree < port-list > mcheck ] command disables 
mcheck. 
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