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

How to Configure MSTP Features
Command or Action
Example:
Switch> enable
Step 2
configure terminal
Example:
Switch# configure terminal
Step 3 spanning-tree mst max-age seconds
Example:
Switch(config)# spanning-tree mst
max-age 40
Step 4 end
Example:
Switch(config)# end
Related Topics
Specifying the MST Region Configuration and Enabling MSTP , on page 261

Configuring the Maximum-Hop Count

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. enable
2. configure terminal
3. spanning-tree mst max-hops hop-count
4. 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.