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Ali_F_101979's avatar
Ali_F_101979
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Jan 30, 2008

IP forwarding VS timeout issue

I have enabled IP forwarding to internal VLAN and seems working. However, I have an application that fails after 300 seconds timeout.

 

 

Is there a way to disable timeout for certain IPs on the forwarding virtual server?

 

 

Here is what I got:

 

virtual Forward_Inbound {

 

ip forward

 

destination 10.10.1.0:any

 

mask 255.255.255.0

 

}

 

 

Appreciate your help!
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  • JRahm's avatar
    JRahm
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    Jan 30, 2008
    That is the default idle-timeout for fastL4 profiles. Create a new fastL4 profile with the timeout disabled, then apply to your forwarding virtual:

    
profile fastL4 notimeout_FastL4 {
   defaults from fastL4
   idle timeout indefinite
}
virtual Forward_Inbound {
ip forward
profile notimeout_FastL4
destination 10.10.1.0:any
mask 255.255.255.0
}

  • Ali_F_101979's avatar
    Ali_F_101979
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    Jan 30, 2008
    Thanks for your help citizen_elah! I just figured it out myself playing with profiles. Appreciate your prompt response.
  • zafer's avatar
    zafer
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    Sep 10, 2008
    i heard f5 guys does not suggest indefinite timeout.

     

     

    zafer

     

  • hoolio's avatar
    hoolio
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    Sep 10, 2008
    I don't think an indefinite timeout is recommended as managing each connection uses memory. Also, SOL7166 indicates that using an indefinite timeout disables the PVA for that VIP. I'd think a timeout greater than 300 seconds and less than indefinite would be more ideal.

     

     

    Aaron