Enable Ignore-Bpdu Vlan - Extreme Networks ExtremeWare Command Reference Manual

enable ignore-bpdu vlan

enable ignore-bpdu vlan
enable ignore-bpdu vlan <vlan name>
Description
Configures the switch to ignore the STP BPDUs, which prevents ports in the VLAN from becoming part
of an STPD.
Syntax Description
vlan name Specifies a VLAN name.
Default
Disabled.
Usage Guidelines
Use this command to allow a BPDU to traverse a VLAN without being processed by STP, even if STP is
enabled on the port. If you have a known topology and have switches outside of your network within
your STPD, use this feature to keep the root bridge within your network.
This command is useful when you have a known topology with switches outside your network, and
you wish to keep the root bridge within your network.
Use the disable ignore-bpdu vlan <vlan name> command to allow the switch to recognize STP BPDUs.
Example
The following command configures the switch to ignore STP BPDUs on the VLAN accounting:
enable ignore-bpdu vlan accounting
History
This command was first available in ExtremeWare 6.2.
Platform Availability
This command is available on all platforms.
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