Layer 2 Commands
spanning-tree mst forward-time
To set the forward-delay timer for MST instances, use the spanning-tree mst forward-time command in
global configuration mode. To return to the default settings, use the no form of this command.
spanning-tree mst forward-time seconds
no spanning-tree mst forward-time
Syntax Description
seconds
Command Default
The default is 15 seconds.
Command Modes
Global configuration
Command History
Release
Cisco IOS 15.0(2)EX
Examples
This example shows how to set the forward-delay timer for all MST instances:
Switch(config)# spanning-tree mst forward-time 20
Related Commands
Command
spanning-tree mst hello-time
spanning-tree mst max-age
spanning-tree mst max-hops
OL-29043 -01
Number of seconds to set the forward-delay timer for all the MST instances. The
range is 4 to 30.
Modification
This command was introduced.
Description
Sets the interval between hello BPDUs sent by the root switch.
Sets the interval between messages that the spanning tree receives
from the root switch.
Specifies the number of hops allowed before a BDPU is discarded.
Catalyst 2960-X Switch Layer 2 Command Reference, Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2)EX
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