Configuring MSTP

The following sections describe the configuration of the Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP).

MSTP Description
How MSTP Works
Hop Count
Configuring MSTP Features
Setting Spanning Tree Operating Mode
When the switch comes up, spanning tree is enabled by default with MSTP operating in the switch.
Specifying MST Mode Configuration
When the switch comes up, spanning tree is enabled by default with MSTP operating in the switch.
Configuring Spanning Tree Switch Priority
For setup, refer to Figure Spanning Tree Topology.
Configuring MST Properties of an Interface
For setup, refer to Figure Spanning Tree Topology for Configuring Port Priority.
Configuring MST Hello-Time
Hello-Time must be configured if it is required to configure the interval between the configuration messages generated by the Root Switch.
Configuring Maximum Hop Count
The maximum hop count is the maximum number of hops a packet can traverse before getting discarded and the information held for a port is aged out.