SMC Networks SMC6824M manual Spanning-tree, Syntax No spanning-tree Default Setting

SPANNING TREE COMMANDS

Table 4-56 Spanning Tree Commands (Continued)

Command	Function	Mode	Page
spanning-tree edge-port	Enables fast forwarding for edge ports	IC	4-221
spanning-tree portfast	Sets an interface to fast forwarding	IC	4-222
spanning-tree link-type	Configures the link type for RSTP/MSTP	IC	4-223
spanning-tree mst cost	Configures the path cost of an instance in	IC	4-224
	the MST
spanning-tree mst	Configures the priority of an instance in the	IC	4-225
port-priority	MST
spanning-tree	Re-checks the appropriate BPDU format	PE	4-226
protocol-migration
show spanning-tree	Shows spanning tree configuration for the	PE	4-227
	common spanning tree (i.e., overall bridge),
	a selected interface, or an instance within
	the multiple spanning tree
show spanning-tree mst	Shows the multiple spanning tree	PE	4-229
configuration	configuration

spanning-tree

This command enables the Spanning Tree Algorithm globally for the switch. Use the no form to disable it.

Syntax

[no] spanning-tree

Default Setting

Spanning tree is enabled.

Command Mode

Global Configuration

Command Usage

The Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) can be used to detect and disable network loops, and to provide backup links between switches, bridges or routers. This allows the switch to interact with other bridging devices (that is, an STA-compliant switch, bridge or router) in your network to

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