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