Disabled Interface

An interface of type DISABLED does not filter any traffic. It is important to understand that traffic can still flow across such an interface if it is configured "up" within Solaris. Care should be taken to understand the possible ramifications of using a DISABLED interface in this manner.

If the Screen contains ROUTING interfaces, it is possible for packets to flow between the DISABLED interface and the ROUTING interface (due to Solaris routing). The packets entering or leaving the disabled interface are not filtered, but the packets leaving the Screen over the ROUTING interface are filtered.

If the DISABLED interface is defined on a Stealth-mode-only Screen, it will pass no traffic.