NETWORK_PATH_SWITCH_TIME

The NETWORK_PATH_SWITCH_TIME parameter specifies the length of time in seconds that an attempt is made to path switch a disconnected network priority (SNASVCMG or SNASVRMGR) RTP connection. Path switch times are specified as four separate time limits for each of the valid transmission priorities in order: LOW_PATH_SWITCH_TIME, MEDIUM_PATH_SWITCH_TIME, HIGH_PATH_SWITCH_TIME, and NETWORK_PATH_SWITCH_TIME. The value you specify for each of these transmission priorities must not exceed the value for any lower transmission priority.

Each of the path switch timers must be greater than the link timeout for the links being used. For example, EEDLC links are tested every INACTIVITY_TIMER and is retried for CONNECT_RETRY_COUNT times before an error is detected. These parameters are configured in the Device panel for IBMEEDLC for IPv4 or IPv6. The default values are INACTIVITY_TIMER=10 seconds and CONNECT_RETRY_COUNT=3. The link failure time could take (3+1)×10=40 seconds. Prior to detecting the link failure, path switch attempts will continue to use the failing link and therefore will be unsuccessful. When the path switch attempts fail, the sessions being routed over the HPR pipe will be terminated. If the path switch is successful, all sessions are nondisruptively routed over the new HPR pipe.

If 0 is specified for NETWORK_PATH_SWITCH_TIME, a default value of 60 is used.