Cluster Discovery Hop-Count - Cisco WS-C2350-48TD-S Command Reference Manual

Chapter 2 Catalyst 2350 Switch Cisco IOS Commands

cluster discovery hop-count

Use the cluster discovery hop-count global configuration command on the cluster command switch to
set the hop-count limit for extended discovery of candidate switches. Use the no form of this command
to return to the default setting.
Syntax Description
number
Defaults
The hop count is set to 3.
Command Modes Global configuration
Command History Release
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Usage Guidelines
This command is available only on the cluster command switch. This command does not operate on
cluster member switches.
If the hop count is set to 1, it disables extended discovery. The cluster command switch discovers only
candidates that are one hop from the edge of the cluster. The edge of the cluster is the point between the
last discovered cluster member switch and the first discovered candidate switch.
Examples This example shows how to set hop count limit to 4. This command is executed on the cluster command
switch.
Switch(config)# cluster discovery hop-count 4
You can verify your setting by entering the show cluster privileged EXEC command.
Related Commands Command
show cluster
show cluster candidates
OL-19055-01
cluster discovery hop-count number
no cluster discovery hop-count
Number of hops from the cluster edge that the cluster command switch limits
the discovery of candidates. The range is 1 to 7.
Modification
This command was introduced.
Description
Displays the cluster status and a summary of the cluster to which the
switch belongs.
Displays a list of candidate switches.
cluster discovery hop-count
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