where to put extra RSTP info

Hi,


The new RSTP code I have been working on has more info that can be shown
and tweaked by the network admin when setting up the layer2 topo. I now
have the problem of what utility to stuff it into.

a) ifconfig
b) netstat
c) some new util like bridgestat

I realise that ifconfig is for setting the interface config and should
not be abused. I am tempted to add a new util, here is an example of
what I need to show.

Spanning Tree Parameters for bridge0
Protocol : IEEE 802.1W (Rapid STP),
Priority : 32768 (0x8000),
Bridge ID : 8000-00:d0:95:8e:56:7e,
Designated Root : 8000-00:04:75:d1:f8:98,
Cost to Root Bridge : 0,
Root Port : None,
Next Best Root Cost : 100,
Next Best Root Port : 8000-00:d0:95:aa:bb:cc,
Hold Time : 1,
Topology Changes : 98,
Topology age : 5:02:36

Interface 1
Role : Designated
Link type : Point to Point
...

Interface 2
Role : Alternate
Link type : Shared
...


Any suggestions?

Andrew
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