2.5.2 - Force10 Networks

Command Syntax Command Mode Purpose
spanning-tree max-age 6-40 Global Config Set the Bridge Max Age for the common and
internal spanning tree, with the value being less
than or equal to "2 times (Bridge Forward Delay -
1)".
Range: 6 to 40 seconds
Default: 20 seconds
spanning-tree max-hops 1-127 Global Config Set the MSTP Max Hops value for the common
and internal spanning tree.
Range: 1 to 127
Default: 20
Enabling an Edge Port
Note: Only interfaces connected to end stations should be set up as edge ports.
Edge ports in 802.1D mode are not supported.
The edge port feature ( Portfast) enables interfaces to begin forwarding packets immediately after they are
connected. When enabled as an edge port, an interface skips the blocking and learning states so that it can
start forwarding traffic sooner (typically saving 30 seconds that the switch would use to check for loops).
To enable an edge port, use the following command.
Command Syntax Command Mode Purpose
[no] spanning-tree edgeport Interface Config
or
Interface Range
Enable an edge port on an interface.
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