Re: spanning-tree forward timer

99999,
long life to get there :)

STP is a state based protocol, so the time it takes to "transition to" a
state, depends on where you are.
Blocking state does not always happen, it only applies when you were
connected and lost BPDU reception.
If you are transitioning from link up, only listening and learning will
happen before forwarding. This sounds like each of 5 seconds might be
your answer, but if the question is not clear, you should clarify.

-Carlos

ccie99999 @ 28/11/2012 02:20 -0300 dixit:
> hello,
>
> I just need this clarification:
>
> If I'm asked to set up that a new port should wait 10 seconds for
> transitioning to a forward state, what value should I set up here?
>
> spanning-tree vlan 1-x forward-time 10 or 5?
>
> I don't understand if the value is simply the amount of seconds the
> interface will wait before going in forwarding state or if it is the amount
> how seconds assigned to learning + listening state..
>
> thanks
>

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