Enabling or disabling spanning tree operation

This command enables or disables spanning tree operation for any spanning tree protocol enabled on the switch. Before using to enable spanning tree, be sure that the right version is active on the switch.

Syntax:


no spanning-tree

Enables or disables spanning tree. Enabling spanning tree with MSTP configured, implements MSTP for all physical ports on the switch according to the VLAN groupings for the IST instance and any other configured instances.

Disabling MSTP removes protection against redundant loops that can significantly slow or halt a network.

This command simply turns spanning tree on or off. It does not change the existing spanning tree configuration.

NOTE:

The convergence time for implementing MSTP changes can be disruptive to your network. To minimize such disruption, consider using the spanning-tree pending command.