IP forwarding VS timeout issue

Question

I have enabled IP forwarding to internal VLAN and seems working. However, I have an application that fails after 300 seconds timeout. &nbsp;
&nbsp;Is there a way to disable timeout for certain IPs on the forwarding virtual server? &nbsp;
&nbsp;Here is what I got:
&nbsp;virtual Forward_Inbound {
&nbsp;   ip forward
&nbsp;   destination 10.10.1.0:any
&nbsp;   mask 255.255.255.0
&nbsp;}&nbsp;
&nbsp;Appreciate your help!

jrahm · Answer

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 · Answer

Thanks for your help citizen_elah! I just figured it out myself playing with profiles. Appreciate your prompt response.

zafer · Answer

i heard f5 guys does not suggest indefinite timeout. 
&nbsp;  
&nbsp; zafer &nbsp;

hoolio · Answer

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. 
&nbsp;  
&nbsp; Aaron 
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