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Status Delivered
Workspace AIX
Created by Guest
Created on Aug 3, 2015

Increase the maximum allowed setting of the tcp_timewait 'no' parameter to 4 minutes

Please increase the maximum allowed setting of the tcp_timewait 'no' parameter to 4 minutes to comply with RFC 793.

We understand the ramifications of setting this value too high on an AIX server. We're asking for the leeway to set the value to 4 minutes (currently capped at 75 seconds) on an AIX system that is functioning as a client.

Idea priority High
  • Guest
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    Nov 7, 2016

    .delivered in AIX 7.2 TL1 and AIX 7.1 TL4 SP3

  • Guest
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    Nov 15, 2015

    The request will be implemented in AIX 71 TL4 SP and AIX 72 TL1, both to be GA in Q4 2016.
    ifix, if requested ,and the schedule will be discussed separately.

  • Guest
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    Aug 4, 2015

    Creating a new RFE based on Community RFE #74949 in product IBM AIX.