CLI Guide

hello-time
Set the time interval between generation of the spanning tree bridge protocol data units (BPDUs).
Syntax
hello-time seconds
To return to the default value, use the no hello-time command.
Parameters
seconds Enter a number as the time interval between transmission of
BPDUs. The range is from 1 to 10. The default is 2 seconds.
Defaults 2 seconds
Command Modes SPANNING TREE
Command History
This guide is platform-specific. For command information about other platforms,
see the relevant Dell Networking OS Command Line Reference Guide.
Version Description
9.8(2.0) Introduced on the S3100 series.
9.8(0.0P5) Introduced on the S4048-ON.
9.8(0.0P2) Introduced on the S3048-ON.
9.7(0.0) Introduced on the S6000-ON.
9.2(1.0) Introduced on the Z9500.
9.0.2.0 Introduced on the S6000.
8.3.19.0 Introduced on the S4820T.
8.3.11.1 Introduced on the Z9000.
8.3.7.0 Introduced on the S4810.
7.7.1.0 Introduced on the S-Series.
7.5.1.0 Introduced on the C-Series.
6.2.1.1 Introduced on the E-Series.
Related
Commands
• forward-delay — changes the wait time before STP transitions to the
Forwarding state.
• max-age — changes the wait time before STP refreshes protocol configuration
information.
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Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)