PQ52628: OSE SOCKETS HANG/FIN WAIT 2

APAR status
Closed as program error.

Error description
Unplugging the ethernet cable at the WSAS end will leave the
TCP sockets at the IHS end in FIN_WAIT_2
Local fix Problem summary
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* USERS AFFECTED: All WebSphere Application Server 3.5 users   *
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* PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Socket stuck in FIN_WAIT_2 state when   *
*                      data cable is disconnected from app     *
*                      server machine.                         *
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* RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
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Sockets stuck in FIN_WAIT_2 state when data cable is
disconnected from app server machine.  The only way to clean
up the connections is to reboot the machine.
Problem conclusion
SO_KEEPALIVE socket option used so that the sockets in
the FIN_WAIT_2 state will eventually timeout and get cleaned up.
Temporary fix Comments
APAR information
APAR number PQ52628
Reported component name WEBSPHERE AE NT
Reported component ID 5630A2201
Reported release 400
Status CLOSED PER
PE NoPE
HIPER NoHIPER
Submitted date 2001-09-20
Closed date 2001-09-20
Last modified date 2001-09-20

APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
PQ49295

APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Modules/Macros

Fix information
Fixed component name WEBSPHERE AE NT
Fixed component ID 5630A2201

Applicable component levels
R400 PSY    UP


Document Information


Product categories: Software > Application Servers > Distributed Application & Web Servers > WebSphere Application Server > General
Operating system(s):
Software version: 400
Software edition:
Reference #: PQ52628
IBM Group: Software Group
Modified date: Sep 20, 2001