Parameter: EXTERNAL_DISCOVERY_MULTICAST_ADDRESS

Definition

The multicast IP address for the external discovery service

Description

This system parameter defines the multicast address used by a dispatcher to inform possible client applications about its availability and connection parameters. This address can be:

• A Class D IPv4 multicast address, including addresses from 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255 (or equivalently, 224.0.0.0/4) which are specified in the RFC 3171 specification
• An IPv6 multicast address, having the prefix ff00::/8 as specified in the RFC 2375 specification

Detailed Information

Name	EXTERNAL_DISCOVERY_MULTICAST_ADDRESS The multicast IP address for the external discovery service
Category	Parameter
Type	String
Access (RO/RW)	RW(-): Dynamic Read / Static Write An immediate change is not possible. For a deferred and permanent change, use the set command of the Admin+ user interface to change the parameter value for a specific type of instance in the SAP CC system. A restart is needed for permanent changes.
Group(s)	System: Network and Communication
System Instance	This system parameter is only available in the following type of instances in a running SAP CC system: dispatcher
Default Value (Factory Settings)	dispatcher 234.5.6.7