
Multiple Instance
Configuring MSTP
MSTP Configuration Overview
This section describes the general steps for configuring MSTP via the CLI, assuming that you have already determined the VLANs you want MSTP to use (see “Planning an MSTP Application” on page
1.Configure MSTP global parameters. This step involves configuring the following:
•Required parameters for MST region identity: Region Name:
•Optional MSTP parameter changes for region settings:
ProCurve recommends that you leave these parameters at their default settings for most networks. See the “Caution” on page
–The maximum number of hops before the MSTP BPDU is dis- carded:
–Hello Time (if it is the root device):
–Maximum age to allow for STP packets before discarding:
–Device
ProCurve recommends that you use the default settings for these param- eters and apply changes on a