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forward-delay

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Example: Configuring Network Regions for VLANs with MSTP on EX-series Switches
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Understanding MSTP for EX-series Switches
Understanding STP for EX-series Switches

forward-delay

Syntax



forward-delay seconds;

Hierarchy Level



[edit protocols mstp], 
[edit protocols rstp], 
[edit protocols stp]

Release Information

Statement introduced in JUNOS Release 9.0 for EX-series switches.

Description

For Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), or Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP), specify how long a bridge interface remains in the listening and learning states before transitioning to the forwarding state.

Default

15 seconds

Options

seconds —Number of seconds the bridge interface remains in the listening and learning states.

Required Privilege Level

routing—To view this statement in the configuration.
routing-control—To add this statement to the configuration.