Set a timeout value for idle server connections

Last published : Sep 30, 2026
You can configure a service with a timeout value to terminate any idle server connections when the configured time (in seconds) elapses. If the server is idle for the configured amount of time, the NetScaler appliance closes the server connection.
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Advanced load balancing settings

To set a timeout value for idle server connections by using the CLI

At the command prompt, type:
set service <name> -svrTimeout <Value>
Example:
set service Service-HTTP-1 -svrTimeout 100

To set a timeout value for idle server connections by using the GUI

  1. Navigate to Traffic Management > Load Balancing > Services, and open a service.
  2. In Advanced Settings, select Thresholds & Timeouts, and select Server Idle Time-out.