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Use the object Path Check Path to:
- use the Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) to check if the remote entities are reachable.
- generate and send the ping packets based on the configuration.
- run up to 300 ping sessions simultaneously.
- monitor the responses and validates if there is a failure due to specific conditions.
- Create User ACL for ICMP if, there are more than 50 sessions to support. Fore more information, refer to Ip Access Control List - Rule.
- Configure static routes to reach the target IP from interface through which the ICMP pings are generated. For more information, refer to System Provisioning - Static Route.
To View Path Check Path
- On the SBC main screen, navigate to All > System > Path Check Path.
The Path Check Path window is displayed.
To Edit Path Check Path
In the Path Check Path List window, select the Path Check Path that you want to edit by clicking the radio button adjacent to it.
The Edit Selected Path Check Path window is displayed.
- Make changes and click Save to save the changes. Click Clear to cancel the changes.
To Copy Path Check Path
In the Path Check Path List window, select the Path Check Path that you want to edit by clicking the radio button adjacent to it.
Click Copy Path Check Path in the Path Check Path List window.
The Copy Selected Path Check Path window is displayed.
- Make changes and click Save to save the changes. Click Clear to cancel the changes.
To Create Path Check Path
- Click New Path Check Path in the Path Check Path List window.
The Create New Path Check Path window is displayed.
Make changes and click Save to save the changes. Click Clear to cancel the changes.
The parameters displayed in the Edit, Copy and Create tools are:Parameter Description Name The name of the Path Check Path Source IP Address Specifies the source IP address (IPv4/IPv6) of the ping patch. Target IP Address Specifies the target IP address (IPv4/IPv6) of the ping patch. Report Signal IP Address Specifies the reported signaling IP address (IPv4/IPv6) of the ping patch. Report Signal IP Port Specifies the reported signaling IP port ( 0-65535
) of the ping patch.Path Check Profile Specifies the name of the Path Check Profile on which the existing Path Check Path object is created. Address Context Specifies the name of the Address Context on which the Path Check Path object is created. Zone Specifies the name of the Zone on which the Path Check Path object is created. IP Interface Group Specifies the name of the IP Interface Group where the corresponding IP Interface is present which triggers the ping. IP Interface Specifies the name of the IP Interface from which the ping must be generated. State Specifies the administrative state of Path Check Path object.
- Disabled (default)
- Enabled
NoteSet the State to "Disabled" to clear any active ARS blocking entries associated with the patch check.
To edit, copy or create a Path Check Path, ensure that the Path Check Profile
selected from the drop-down list has its parameter Protocol
set to Icmp
. For more information on Path Check Profile, refer to Service Profiles - Path Check Profile.
To Delete Path Check Path
In the Path Check Path List window, select the Path Check Path that you want to edit by clicking the radio button adjacent to it.
- Click the delete symbol at the right end of the row containing the selected Path Check Path.
The Delete pathCheckPath dialog-box is displayed.
- Click Yes to confirm deletion, or No to cancel it.
- On successful deletion, a success message is displayed.
- Click Ok on the success message to complete the deletion process.