3.4.1 3.4.1. SLA
SLA monitoring monitors the connections to peers within a network structure. Ping tests to defined destinations
provide information about the availability of the peers and show the state of the line in the status (up or down).
3.4.1.1. Status
The SLA status indicates whether the ping attempt is successful (Detect result up) or unsuccessful (Detect result
down).
3.4.1.2. SLA Configuration
Enter the desired data under Link Backup > SLA > SLA to monitor the status of the line.
Parameter
Description
Index Freely selectable, used to identify the entry.
Type icmp‑echo, a simple ping to check the connection.
Destination Ad‑
dress
The address that will be pinged. It should be highly available if possible, e.g. a Google DNS
server (8.8.8.8).
Data size The packet size of a ping, usually 56 bytes.
Interval(s) The time interval in seconds at which the ping is executed.
Timeout(ms) Timeout for a ping.
Consecutive Number of retries, in case of a failed ping.
Life forever, the ping should always be executed.
Start‑time now, the check should start immediately.
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