spanning-tree link-type

Syntax

spanning-tree link-type {point-to-point|shared}

Description

Specifies the link type of the interface, which is normally derived from the duplex setting of the port. The default setting depends on the duplex mode of the port: full-duplex ports are point-to-point, half-duplex ports are shared.

Command context

config-if

Parameters

point-to-point

Specifies the link type as point-to-point.

shared

Specifies the link type as shared.

Authority

Administrators or local user group members with execution rights for this command.

Examples

On the 6400 Switch Series, interface identification differs.

Setting the link type to point-to-point on interface 1/1/1:

switch(config)# interface 1/1/1
switch(config-if)# spanning-tree link-type point-to-point

Setting the link type to shared on interface 1/1/1:

switch(config)# interface 1/1/1
switch(config-if)# spanning-tree link-type shared