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forward-delay

Syntax

Hierarchy Level

Description

For Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), VLAN Spanning Tree Protocol (VSTP), or Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP), specifies the length of time an STP bridge port remains in the listening and learning states before transitioning to the forwarding state.

Options

seconds—(Optional) Number of seconds the bridge port remains in the listening and learning states.

  • Range: 4 through 30

  • Default: 15 seconds

Required Privilege Level

routing—To view this statement in the configuration.

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

Release Information

Statement introduced in Junos OS Release 8.4.

Statement updated in Junos OS Release 9.4 for EX Series switches to add VSTP support.

Support for logical systems added in Junos OS Release 9.6.