Set Spantree Version - Enterasys Matrix 2G4072-52 Configuration Manual

6.2.1.3

set spantree version

Use this command to set the version of the Spanning Tree protocol to MSTP (Multiple Spanning
Tree Protocol), RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol) or to STP 802.1D-compatible.
set spantree version {mstp | stpcompatible | rstp}
NOTE:
In most networks, Spanning Tree version should not be changed from its
default setting of
compatible and interoperable with legacy STP 802.1D and Rapid Spanning Tree
(RSTP) bridges. Setting the version to
transmit only 802.1D BPDUs, and will prevent non-edge ports from rapidly transitioning
to forwarding state.
Syntax Description
mstp
stpcompatible
rstp
Command Defaults
None.
Command Type
Switch command.
Command Mode
Read-Write.
Example
This example shows how to globally change the Spanning Tree version from the default of MSTP
to RSTP:
Matrix(rw)->set spantree version rstp
mstp
(Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol) mode. MSTP mode is fully
Sets the version to STP 802.1s-compatible.
Sets the version to STP 802.1D-compatible.
Sets the version to 802.1w-compatible.
Matrix DFE-Platinum and Diamond Series Configuration Guide
Spanning Tree Configuration Command Set
Configuring Spanning Tree Bridge Parameters
stpcompatible
mode will cause the bridge to
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