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spanning-tree mode
spanning-tree mode <rapid> | <rapid-pvst>
Description
Set the spanning tree mode to either Rapid Spanning Tree (802.1w) or PVST+ (Per VLAN Spanning Tree).
Syntax
Parameter Description
rapid Set the spanning tree mode to RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol).
rapid-pvst Set the spanning tree mode to PVST+ (Per VLAN Spanning Tree protocol)
Usage Guidelines
Once the spanning tree mode is set, you can configure RSTP or PVST+.
Command History
Release Modification
ArubaOS 6.0 PVST+ added
ArubaOS 3.4 Upgraded STP to RSTP with full backward compatibility.
Command Information
Platform Licensing Command Mode
All platforms Base operating system Configuration mode (config) on master
controllers
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