Command Reference Guide Global Configuration Mode Command Set
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spanning-tree pathcost method [short | long]

Use the spanning-tree pathcost command to select a short or long pathcost method used by the
spanning-tree protocol.
Syntax Description
short Specifies a short pathcost method.
long Specifies a long pathcost method.
Default Values
By default, spanning-tree pathcost is set to short.
Applicable Platforms
This command applies to the NetVanta 300, 1000, 1000R, 3000, 4000, and 5000 and Total Access 900
Series units.
Command History
Release 5.1 Command was introduced.
Usage Examples
The following example specifies that the spanning-tree protocol use a long pathcost method:
(config)#spanning-tree pathcost method long