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User’s Guide
NCP Too Many Request Loops
Counter
NCP Too Many Request Loops is a counter of events where the ratio of file request
loops to file requests exceeds a threshold value for a single station. A count of all
NCP Too Many Request Loops events displays in the
Overview counters of Expert
View.
Expert Analysis
NCP Too Many Request Loops events are automatically logged as expert analyses.
The
Symptom Summary field provides the request loops ratio, showing the total
number of request loops divided by the total number of requests. For example:
Requests loops ratio is (8 / 28) = 28%
The threshold value for this symptom can be changed. The default value is a 20%
request loops ratio.
Diagnostic Details
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Problem Description:
The expert threshold for the ratio of request loops over requests sent has been exceeded
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Probable Cause(s):
1. Some reply packets may have been lost.
2. There may be a problem with the NCP client application.
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Recommended Action(s):
1. Upgrade the NCP client application.