IC86294: STANDBY GROUP FAILS TO ALLOW CONNECTION TO VIP AFTER NETWORK FAILURE.

Fix packs for DataPower XML Accelerator appliances version 4.0.2
Fix packs for DataPower XML Security Gateway appliances version 4.0.2
Fix packs for DataPower Integration appliances version 4.0.2
Fix packs for DataPower B2B appliances version 4.0.2
Fix packs for DataPower Low Latency Appliance version 4.0.2
Fix packs for DataPower Service Gateway appliances version 4.0.2

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• Standby group VIP fails to allow connection after a network
  failure or disconnect occurs.
  
  A network failure, broken connection, or failed link type of
  issue might prevent connectivity to the device IP and/or the
  VIP.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• Affected are customers using multiple DataPower appliances in
  standby group configuration, or a single appliance with multiple
  IP addresses configured on single network interface.
  
  The standby group might fail to recover from some network
  connectivity or device failures, for example scenarios involving
  network bifurcation. Similarly, some sequences of multiple
  IP address manipulation might lead to lost connectivity.
  

Problem conclusion

• The fix is available in 4.0.2.10 and 5.0.0.4
  
  For a list of the latest fix packs available, please see:
  http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21237631
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

• APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

• APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Fix information

• Fixed component name

  DTAPWR B2B APL

• Fixed component ID

  DP905XB62

Applicable component levels

• R402 PSN

     UP

• R500 PSN

     UP