spanning-tree link-type

Enables and disables the rapid transition for the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).

Syntax

spanning-tree link-type [ point-to-point | shared ]

Command Default

The spanning-tree link-type is set to point-to-point.

Parameters

point-to-point
Enables rapid transition.
shared
Disables rapid transition.

Modes

Interface subtype configuration mode

Usage Guidelines

This command overrides the default setting of the link type.

Examples

To specify the link type as shared: 

device# configure terminal
device(config)# interface ethernet 1/5 
device(conf-if-eth-1/5)# spanning-tree link-type shared
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