Product Specifications

Product Restrictions

The transmission of ICMP Source Quench messages is controlled by the IP kernel parameter ip_send_source_quench. By default, this feature is enabled on all HP-UX systems. Refer to the ndd (1M) manpage for information on checking or changing this parameter value.

IPv6 ICMP Messages

To ensure proper operation of IPv6 networks, HP-UX IPSec always allows the following ICMPv6 messages to pass in clear text:

Router Solicitation

Router Advertisement

Neighbor Solicitation

Neighbor Advertisement

Redirect

Destination Unreachable

Packet Too Big

Time Exceeded

Parameter Problem

Router Renumbering

You can configure HP-UX IPSec policies to authenticate, encrypt, pass, or discard the following ICMPv6 messages:

Echo Request

Echo Reply

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Mobile Prefix Solicitation

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