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spanning-tree hello-time
Configures the hello-time in seconds on the interface.
Synopsis
spanning-tree hello-time seconds
no spanning-tree hello-time
Operands
seconds
Sets the interval between the hello Bridge Protocol Data Units (BPDUs) sent
by the root switch configuration messages. The range of valid values 1-10.
Defaults
The default is 2 seconds.
Command
Modes
Interface configuration mode
Description
Use this command to set the interval time between the BPDUs sent by the root switch. Use the no
spanning-tree hello-time command to return to the default setting.This command is only for MSTP.
Usage
Guidelines
Changing the hello-time affects all spanning-tree instances. The max-age setting must be greater
than the hello-time setting.
Examples
To set the hello time to 5 seconds:
switch(conf-if-te-0/1)#spanning-tree hello-time 5
See Also
forward-delay, max-age, show spanning-tree