spanning-tree hello-time

Syntax

spanning-tree hello-time <HELLO-IN-SECS>

no spanning-tree hello-time [<HELLO-IN-SECS>]

Description

Configures the transmission interval between consecutive Bridge Protocol Data Units (BPDU) that the switch sends as a root bridge. The hello time interval is inserted in outbound BPDUs.

The no form of this command sets hello time to the default of 2 seconds.

Command context

config

Parameters

<HELLO-IN-SECS>: Specifies the hello time interval in seconds. Default: 2 seconds. Range: 2-10.

Authority

Administrators

Examples

Setting the hello time interval to 6 seconds:

switch(config)# spanning-tree hello-time 6

Setting the hello time interval to the default of 2 seconds:

switch(config)# no spanning-tree hello-time