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DTP protocol timers. what is the purpose of a Multidrop timer in DTP?

ssreejesh
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Please explain what a Multidrop timer in the DTP protocol is used for?

portion of output from show dtp interface

Hello timer expiration (sec/state): never/STOPPED

Access timer expiration (sec/state): never/STOPPED

Negotiation timer expiration (sec/state): never/STOPPED

Multidrop timer expiration (sec/state): never/STOPPED

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ssreejesh
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[from patents US6445715]

If multiple neighbors are detected the Tm timer, or the multidrop timer is started.

Its used in point to multi-point links.

Does anyone have such a setup in production?