Enterasys Networks 2H253, 2E253, 2H252, 2H258 Enabling/Disabling the Default Spanning Tree Ports

PVST Port Configuration Screen

6.4.1Enabling/Disabling the Default Spanning Tree Ports

CAUTION: The Spanning Tree configuration should be done only by personnel who are very knowledgeable about Spanning Trees and how to develop them. Otherwise, the proper operation of the network could be at risk.

Ports associated with the Default STP VLAN can be enabled or disabled, as follows:

1.To enable or disable a port, use the arrow keys to highlight the Status field associated with that port.

2.Use the SPACE bar to toggle to either Enable or Disable the port.

3.Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command and press ENTER to save all your settings at once.

6.4.2Viewing Status of Spanning Tree Ports

Ports and their status associated with an STP VLAN can be viewed, as follows:

1.Use the arrow keys to highlight the STP VLAN ID field near the bottom of the screen.

2.Use the SPACE bar to step to the appropriate STP VLAN ID and press ENTER. The ports, MAC Address, port state, port status, age time, and number of ports associated with the STP VLAN ID are displayed.

3.If there are more than eight ports associated with a VLAN, you can use the NEXT command at the button of the screen to see the next eight ports.

6.5PVST PORT CONFIGURATION SCREEN

When to Use

To change the configuration parameters of a selected PVST port.

How to Access

Use the arrow keys to highlight the port of interest on the Spanning Tree Port Configuration screen, then press ENTER. The PVST Port Configuration screen, Figure 6-5, displays.

802.1 Configuration Menu Screens 6-11