`mstp force-version`

Configures the bridge to send BPDUs in a specific format.

Syntax

mstp force-version mode

no mstp force-version mode

Command Default

By default, the bridge sends the BPDUs in MSTP mode (3).

Parameters

mode: Forces the bridge to send BPDUs in a specific format: 0 for STP compatibility mode, 2 for RSTP compatibility mode, and 3 for MSTP mode.

Modes

Global configuration mode

Usage Guidelines

The no form of the command resets the mode to MSTP mode.

Examples

The following example configures the bridge to forward BPDUs in STP compatibility mode.

device(config)# mstp force-version 0

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