
Spanning Tree Commands
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max-hopsThis command configures the maximum number of hops in the region before a 
BPDU is discarded. Use the no form to restore the default.
Syntax 
max-hops hop-number
hop-number - Maximum hop number for multiple spanning tree. 
(Range:1 -40)
Default Setting 
20
Command Mode 
MST Configuration
Command Usage 
A MSTI region is treated as a single node by the STP and RSTP protocols. 
Therefore, the message age for BPDUs inside a MSTI region is never 
changed. However, each spanning tree instance within a region, and the 
internal spanning tree (IST) that connects these instances use a hop count to 
specify the maximum number of bridges that will propagate a BPDU. Each 
bridge decrements the hop count by one before passing on the BPDU. When 
the hop count reaches zero, the message is dropped.
Example 
spanning-tree spanning-disabledThis command disables the spanning tree algorithm for the specified interface. Use 
the no form to reenable the spanning tree algorithm for the specified interface.
Syntax 
[no] spanning-tree spanning-disabled
Default Setting 
Enabled
Command Mode 
Interface Configuration (Ethernet, Port Channel)
Example 
This example disables the spanning tree algorithm for port 5.
Console(config-mstp)#max-hops 30
Console(config-mstp)#
Console(config)#interface ethernet 1/5
Console(config-if)#spanning-tree spanning-disabled
Console(config-if)#