Adjusting Spanning-Tree Parameters; Changing The Vlan-Bridge Spanning-Tree Priority - Cisco WS-CBS3032-DEL Software Configuration Manual

Configuring Fallback Bridging
This example shows how to create bridge group 10 and to specify that the VLAN-bridge STP runs in the
bridge group. It defines an SVI for VLAN 2 and assigns it to the bridge group:
Switch(config)# bridge 10 protocol vlan-bridge
Switch(config)# vlan 2
Switch(config-vlan)# exit
Switch(config)# interface vlan2
Switch(config-if)# bridge-group 10
Switch(config-if)# exit

Adjusting Spanning-Tree Parameters

You might need to adjust certain spanning-tree parameters if the default values are not suitable. You
configure parameters affecting the entire spanning tree by using variations of the bridge global
configuration command. You configure interface-specific parameters by using variations of the
bridge-group interface configuration command.
You can adjust spanning-tree parameters by performing any of the tasks in these sections:
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Only network administrators with a good understanding of how switches and STP function should make
Note
adjustments to spanning-tree parameters. Poorly planned adjustments can have a negative impact on
performance. A good source on switching is the IEEE 802.1D specification. For more information, see
the "References and Recommended Reading" appendix in the Cisco IOS Configuration Fundamentals
Command Reference.

Changing the VLAN-Bridge Spanning-Tree Priority

You can globally configure the VLAN-bridge spanning-tree priority of a switch when it ties with another
switch for the position as the root switch. You also can configure the likelihood that the switch will be
selected as the root switch.
Beginning in privileged EXEC mode, follow these steps to change the switch priority. This procedure is
optional.
Command
Step 1 configure terminal
Step 2 bridge bridge-group priority number
Step 3 end
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Changing the VLAN-Bridge Spanning-Tree Priority, page 47-6
Changing the Interface Priority, page 47-7
Assigning a Path Cost, page 47-8
Adjusting BPDU Intervals, page 47-8
Disabling the Spanning Tree on an Interface, page 47-10
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Purpose
Enter global configuration mode.
Change the VLAN-bridge spanning-tree priority of the switch.
• For bridge-group, specify the bridge group number. The range is 1
to 255.
For number, enter a number from 0 to 65535. The default is 32768.
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The lower the number, the more likely the switch will be chosen as
the root.
Return to privileged EXEC mode.
Chapter 47 Configuring Fallback Bridging
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