Set up multiple spanning tree parameters, Check global spanning tree data, Check the forwarding database – CANOGA PERKINS 9161 Network Interface Device User Manual

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9161 Network Interface Device

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Set Up Multiple Spanning Tree Parameters

Use the Multiple Spanning Tree (MST) Instance Configuration screen to view and set up instances of
grouped or associated VLANs in independent STPs. To access the MST Instance Configuration
screen, follow these steps:

1. From the Switch Configuration menu, type 2, "Multiple Spanning Tree Parameters," and press

<Enter>.

2. At the MST Instance Configuration screen, type

1

to view or edit MST information and press

<Enter>, then follow the prompts on the screen to add or edit the VLANS in the MST instance.

3. To view or update parameters for a specific MST, type

1

, "View/Change Mst," and press

<Enter>. You can edit various parameters, such as Admin Mode, Priority, Path Cost, and Edge
Port.

4. To return to the Switch Configuration menu, press <Esc>.

Check Global Spanning Tree Data

Use the Global Spanning Tree Report screen to view Global STP parameters and interface statistics
and status for the 9161. To access the Global Spanning Tree Report screen, follow these steps:

1. From the Switch Configuration menu, type 3, "Global Spanning Tree Report," and press <Enter>.

2. At the Global Spanning Tree Report screen, type 1 to view statistics or 2 to view status for a port,

and then follow the prompts to select the specific port. The Statistics or Status screen appears.

3. To return to the Switch Configuration menu, press <Esc>.

Check the Forwarding Database

To view the listings of VLAN ID, MAC address, port name, and status in the Forwarding database
(Fdb log), follow these steps:

1. From the Main menu, type

4

, "Reports," and press <Enter>.

2. From the Reports menu, type 45, "Fdb Log," and press <Enter>. View the listings of VLAN ID,

MAC address, port name, and status.

3. To return to the Main Menu, press <Esc>.

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