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History
Version Description
9.9(0.0) Introduced on the FN IOM.
8.3.16.1 Introduced on the MXL 10/40GbE Switch IO Module.
Example
Dell#debug spanning-tree mstp bpdu tengigabitethernet 0/16 ?
in Receive (in)
out Transmit (out)
Dell#
description
Enter a description of the multiple spanning tree.
Syntax
description {description}
To remove the description, use the no description {description} command.
Parameters
description Enter a description to identify the multiple spanning tree (maximum 80 characters).
Defaults none
Command Modes SPANNING TREE (The prompt is “config-mstp”.)
Supported Modes Full–Switch
Command
History
Version Description
9.9(0.0) Introduced on the FN IOM.
8.3.16.1 Introduced on the MXL 10/40GbE Switch IO Module.
Related
Commands
protocol spanning-tree mstp — enters MULTIPLE SPANNING TREE mode on the switch.
disable
Globally disable the multiple spanning tree protocol on the switch.
Syntax
disable
To enable MSTP, enter the no disable command.
Defaults disabled.
Command Modes MULTIPLE SPANNING TREE
Supported Modes Full–Switch
Command
History
Version Description
9.9(0.0) Introduced on the FN IOM.
8.3.16.1 Introduced on the MXL 10/40GbE Switch IO Module.
Related
Commands
protocol spanning-tree mstp — enters MULTIPLE SPANNING TREE mode.
776 Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP)