ntdp timer

Function

The ntdp timer command sets the interval for collecting topology information through NTDP.

The undo ntdp timer command restores the default interval for collecting topology information through NTDP.

By default, the interval for collecting topology information through NTDP is 0 minutes. That means that no topology information is periodically collected.

Format

ntdp timer interval

undo ntdp timer

Parameters

Parameter	Description	Value
interval	Specifies the interval for collecting topology information through NTDP.	The value is an integer that ranges from 0 to 65535, in minutes. NOTE: The Commander collects network topology information at an interval of 5 minutes; therefore, you are advised to set the interval for collecting topology information through NTDP to less than 5 minutes.

Views

System view

Default Level

2: Configuration level

Usage Guidelines

Usage Scenario

After the interval for collecting topology information through NTDP is set, the switch collects topology information at this interval.

Prerequisites

NTDP has been enabled on the switch.

Example

# Set the interval for collecting topology information to 20 minutes.

<HUAWEI> system-view

[HUAWEI] ntdp timer 2