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  1. Fast Datapath Product
  2. FDP-2066

Upstream: Many Mac_Binding related transaction errors when using IPv6

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      This is tracking the upstream effort needed to deliver the solution to the bug described below.


       Problem Description: Clearly explain the issue.

      When using Distributed Gateway Port and HA, IPv6 ND_NA packet
      received on the router port causes all HA chassis to try updating the
      Mac_Binding table, often causing transaction errors.

      Reception of ARP packets do not cause the same issue.

       Impact Assessment: Describe the severity and impact (e.g., network down,availability of a workaround, etc.).

      Transaction errors causes full recomputes, hence high CPU utilization.

       Software Versions: Specify the exact versions in use (e.g.,openvswitch3.1-3.1.0-147.el8fdp).

      Reproduced on main.

        Issue Type: Indicate whether this is a new issue or a regression (if a regression, state the last known working version).

      Not a regression.

       Reproducibility: Confirm if the issue can be reproduced consistently. If not, describe how often it occurs.

      Not all ND_NA received on the router ports cause a transaction error (thanks to MAX_MAC_BINDING_DELAY_MSEC). 

      However, sending 50 ND_NA packets to 3 HA chassis I see the problems most of the times.

       Reproduction Steps: Provide detailed steps or scripts to replicate the issue.

      Send many ND_NA from outside to the router.

       Expected Behavior: Describe what should happen under normal circumstances.

      Only the active HA chassis should update sb, hence no transaction errors.

       Observed Behavior: Explain what actually happens.

      Reception of ND_NA packets causes all HA chassis to try to update the same mac_binding in sb, hence increasing the risk of transaction failures.

       Troubleshooting Actions: Outline the steps taken to diagnose or resolve the issue so far.

       Logs: If you collected logs please provide them (e.g. sos report, /var/log/openvswitch/* , testpmd console)


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