Thanks!
sdw
"Stephen D. WIlliams" wrote:
> For certain high transaction rate clustering situations (specifically
> LinuxDirector with Direct Routing), it is required that certain interfaces
> (normally a loopback alias) do not generate ARP replies. The reason for this
> is that there is a router device (the LinuxDirector director) that is acting
> as the incoming router for load distribution (a type of reverse NAT). This is
> state of the art, although layer three analysis and routing is the next step.
>
> The notes for LinuxDirector mention that Solaris, Linux 2.0.36, and 2.2.10
> with the LinuxDirector patch will not ARP reply for the IP address attached to
> lo:0. Unfortunately I have currently settled on 2.2.13Pre6 as a stable kernel
> and this is a problem for me.
>
> Using arpwatch I can see ARP replies from both the director and servers.
>
> It would be nice if there were a way to configure an interface to explicitly
> disable ARP replies. Is this possible now?
>
> If I were to add it, what method would be most desirable? /proc/net/*,
> fattening the ifconfig interfaces a little?
>
> Thanks!
> sdw
>
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