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Spanning-tree link-type – Allied Telesis AT-DC2552XS User Manual

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Chapter 14: STP Commands

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Section II: Layer 2 Switching

SPANNING-TREE LINK-TYPE

Syntax

spanning-tree link-type

point-to-point

|

shared

Parameters

point-to-point

Allows for rapid transition of a port to the forwarding state during
the convergence process of the spanning tree domain. Specify
point-to-point when a port has only one spanning-tree bridge
connected.

shared

Disables rapid transition of a port. Specify shared when a port is
connected to a hub with multiple spanning-tree bridges connected.

Mode

Port Interface mode

Description

Use this command to specify the link type to a port: point-to-point or
shared. By default, no value is specified.

Note

This command is applicable only when RSTP or MSTP is enabled.
When MSTP is enabled, this command sets the value to the CIST
(instance 0).

To reset the link type on a port, use the NO SPANNING-TREE LINK-
TYPE command.

Confirmation Command

“SHOW RUNNING-CONFIG” on page 116

Example

This example designates ports 1.0.11 to 1.0.20 as point-to-point ports:

awplus> enable
awplus# configure terminal
awplus(config)# interface port1.0.11-port1.0.20
awplus(config-if)# spanning-tree link-type point-to-point