HA: disallowed_on_sync_iface log events with rule=HA_RestrictSyncIf for Reverse ARP, RARP, and IGMP

Last modified on 23 Aug, 2022. Revision 5

cOS Core will log about unexpected packets on its sync interface in order to alert you about the sync interface possibly becoming connected to a general LAN - something which likely would be harmful to your security level.However, if all you see is Reverse ARP (RARP) and IGMP broadcasts, chances are that you are seeing a VMWare ESX host with the vswitch "Notify Switches" setting enabled.

Up to date for	Core 12.00.20
Status	OK

If it is established that the source of the packets is ESXi and there are no other packet types, there is no need for further action.

It is however completely safe to disable “Notify Switches” on vhost interfaces used for HA sync - they will do broadcasts of their own very often and do not need help with notifying switches.

HA: disallowed_on_sync_iface log events with rule=HA_RestrictSyncIf for Reverse ARP, RARP, and IGMP

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