OSPF/6/HELPER_TIMER_FIRED

Message

OSPF/6/HELPER_TIMER_FIRED: OSPF exit helper mode because grace period timer for neighbor expired. (ProcessId=[ProcessId], InterfaceName=[InterfaceName], NbrIpAddr=[NbrIpAddr], AreaId=[AreaId])

Description

The OSPF process exited from the helper mode.

Parameters

Parameter Name	Parameter Meaning
ProcessId	Indicates the ID of an OSPF process.
InterfaceName	Indicates the name of interface.
NbrIpAddr	Indicates the IP address of neighbor.
AreaId	Indicates the DI of OSPF area.

Possible Causes

Helper router grace period timer expired before neighbor finishes graceful restart.

Procedure

Configure the proper value of grace period on restarting router.