Configuring The Maximum-Hop Count - Cisco Catalyst 2960-XR Configuration Manual

Configuring Multiple Spanning-Tree Protocol
DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action
Step 1
configure terminal
Example:
Switch# configure terminal
Step 2 spanning-tree mst max-age seconds
Example:
Switch(config)# spanning-tree mst max-age
40
Step 3 end
Example:
Switch(config)# end
Related Topics
Specifying the MST Region Configuration and Enabling MSTP, on page 59

Configuring the Maximum-Hop Count

Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, follow these steps to configure the maximum-hop count for all MST
instances. This procedure is optional.
Before You Begin
A multiple spanning tree (MST) must be specified and enabled on the switch. For instructions, see Related
Topics.
SUMMARY STEPS
1. configure terminal
2. spanning-tree mst max-hops hop-count
3. end
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Purpose
Enters the global configuration mode.
Configures the maximum-aging time for all MST instances. The
maximum-aging time is the number of seconds a switch waits
without receiving spanning-tree configuration messages before
attempting a reconfiguration.
For seconds, the range is 6 to 40; the default is 20.
Returns to privileged EXEC mode.
Catalyst 2960-XR Switch Layer 2 Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2)EX1

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