HP ProCurve 5300xl Series Management Manual page 190

Spanning-Tree Operation
802.1D Spanning-Tree Protocol (STP)
Read-Only Fields
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Figure 6-7. Enabling Spanning-Tree Operation
6. If the remaining STP parameter settings are adequate for your network,
go to step 10.
7. Use [Tab] or the arrow keys to select the next parameter you want to
change, then type in the new value or press the Space Bar to select a value.
(If you need information on STP parameters, press
Actions line, then press
8. Repeat step 7 for each additional parameter you want to change.
Note: For information on the Mode parameter, see "STP Fast Mode" on
page 6-28.
9. When you are finished editing parameters, press
Actions line.
10. Press to save the currently displayed STP parameter settings. You will
[S]
then see the "Switch Configuration Menu" with an asterisk (
Spanning Tree Operation line, indicating that you must reboot the switch
before the Protocol Version change (step 5) takes effect.
Use this field to enable spanning tree.
H to get help.)
[Enter] to select the
[Enter] to return to the
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