where to put extra RSTP info

[Andrew Thompson]

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