Reference v4.1.0 Instruction Manual

Network OS Command Reference 1237

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spanning-tree bpdu-mac

Sets the MAC address of the Bridge Protocol Data Unit (BPDU).

Synopsis spanning-tree bpdu-mac [0100.0ccc.cccd | 0304.0800.0700]

no spanning-tree bpdu-mac [0100.0ccc.cccd | 0304.0800.0700]

Operands 0100.0ccc.cccd Cisco Control Mac

0304.0800.0700 Brocade Control Mac

Defaults None

Command Modes Interface subtype configuration mode

Description Use this command to explicitly set the MAC address of the BPDU. This command will only take

effect when the protocol is PVST+ or R-PVST+.

If xSTP is enabled over VCS, this command must be executed on all the RBridge nodes.Brocade

Network OS v4.1.0 supports PVST+ and R-PVST+only. The PVST and R-PVST protocols are

proprietary to Cisco and are not supported.

Usage Guidelines Enter no spanning-tree bpdu-mac 0100.0ccc.cccd to remove the address.

Examples None