topic Limits on a pan::xapi connection? in Automation/API Discussions

Limits on a pan::xapi connection?

sheist — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:06:19 GMT

I'm working on a script to check several configuration options on a PANOS box. It seems that after 10 actions or so, the api connection fails. Is there a limit within the API that says a single instantiated api connection can only complete x amount of actions before a new connection must be established? My code is fairly simple, I call the api and pass it to subs that complete various operations.

Re: Limits on a pan::xapi connection?

UhMayYeah — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:54:49 GMT

I would recommend posting the questions related to custom content including Custom App-IDs, Custom Threats, Custom Reports, XML API integration, CLI scripts, and other tools to Devcenter..

I have posted this query on your behalf : https://live.paloaltonetworks.com/thread/6190

-Ameya

Re: Limits on a pan::xapi connection?

cviaud — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:36:21 GMT

Hi,

Could you share with us some part of your code ?

As I understand, your script open a SSL connection to the FW and after that you send multiple request on this SSL connection ?

Have you tried to make call URL one by one ?

@ steven, you didn't subscribe to an update on the thread created by Ameya ( https://live.paloaltonetworks.com/thread/6190 ), that's why I answer here

regards

note: I also send this message in the other thread ( https://live.paloaltonetworks.com/thread/6190 )

regards

Re: Limits on a pan::xapi connection?

ksteves — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 23:34:36 GMT

That is unexpected behaviour. The http/https connections are handled by LWP::UserAgent.

Attached is a test program that works in my environment. Try that and report results with error/warning output.