SMC Networks 16 10BASE-T manual Spanning-tree priority, Spanning-tree pathcost method, Long method

Spanning Tree Commands 4

spanning-tree priority

This command configures the spanning tree priority globally for this switch. Use the no form to restore the default.

Syntax

spanning-tree priority priority no spanning-tree priority

priority - Priority of the bridge.

(Range – 0-61440, in steps of 4096; Options: 0, 4096, 8192, 12288, 16384, 20480, 24576, 28672, 32768, 36864, 40960, 45056, 49152, 53248, 57344, 61440)

Default Setting

32768

Command Mode

Global Configuration

Command Usage

Bridge priority is used in selecting the root device, root port, and designated port. The device with the highest priority becomes the STA root device. However, if all devices have the same priority, the device with the lowest MAC address will then become the root device.

Example

Console(config)#spanning-tree priority 40960

Console(config)#

spanning-tree pathcost method

This command configures the path cost method used for Rapid Spanning Tree. Use the no form to restore the default.

Syntax

spanning-tree pathcost method {long short} no spanning-tree pathcost method

•long - Specifies 32-bit based values that range from 0-200,000,000.

•short - Specifies 16-bit based values that range from 0-65535.

Default Setting

Long method

Command Mode

Global Configuration

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