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Intel® NetStructure™ 470T and 470F Switches User Guide

Hello time: Displays the time between transmissions of configuration BPDUs (Bridge Protocol Data Units) when the switch is, or is attempting to become, the root in the spanning tree. Type a number from 1 to 10 seconds (default is 2 seconds).

Max age: Displays the maximum time that information from a configuration BPDU is used by the switch before it is discarded. Type a number from 6 to 40 seconds (default is 20 seconds).

Forward delay: Displays the amount of time between port states when the spanning tree is changing its status from blocking to forwarding. Type a number from 4 to 30 seconds (default is 15 seconds).

CONFIGURE SPANNING TREE FOR PORTS: Takes you to the screen where you can set spanning tree values for individual ports.

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