SPANNING TREE COMMANDS
Example
The following example shows how to enable the Spanning Tree Algorithm for the switch:
Console(config)#
spanning-tree forward-time
Use this command to configure the spanning tree bridge forward time globally for this switch. Use the no form to restore the default.
Syntax
seconds - Time in seconds. (Range: 4 - 30 seconds) The minimum value is the higher of 4 or
Default Setting
15 seconds
Command Mode
Global Configuration
Command Usage
This command sets the maximum time (in seconds) the root device will wait before changing states (i.e., listening to learning to forwarding). This delay is required because every device must receive information about topology changes before it starts to forward frames. In addition, each port needs time to listen for conflicting information that would make it return to a blocking state; otherwise, temporary data loops might result.
