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John_Ogle_45372's avatar
John_Ogle_45372
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Jan 21, 2014

X-Cnection: close vs Connection: close

I'm having difficulty understanding the difference between these two. Article SOL6997 states:   "The X-Cnection: close header is also added to server-side connections utilizing an existing Keep-...
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NAG_65570
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Jan 05, 2018

as per K6997, while using OneConnect Transformations, X-Conection: close header is purely for BigIP internal tracking of client side connections which want to be closed after response is received.

 

I believe, it is not being sent to client.

 

It mean nothing to server though.

 

  • Daniel_Varela's avatar
    Daniel_Varela
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    Jan 05, 2018

    That is my understanding as well but I saw it today doing some testing, when the response was a 403 that header came along. I will try to reproduce it again.