_time_wait_interval Parameter

Description

Specifies the time in milliseconds that a TCP connection stays in TIME-WAIT state.

For more information, refer to RFC 1122, 4.2.2.13.

Default

60,000 (60 seconds)

Range

1 second to 600,000 milliseconds

Dynamic?

Yes

When to Change

This parameter does not need to be changed in normal circumstances. If the normal usage of a system results in thousands and thousands of TCP connections waiting in TIME-WAIT state, the parameter value may be decreased. The value should not be lower than 10 seconds.

Commitment Level

Unstable