> Source: [sk183930](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk183930)

# sk183930 - Some BGP Peers are stuck in the "ACTIVE" state after the reboot the SMO Security Group Member

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk183930 |
| Date Created | 2025-11-02 |
| Last Modified | 2025-11-03 |
| Technical Level | General |
| Products | Scalable Platforms |
| Versions | R82, R81.20, R81.10 (EOS) |
| OS | Gaia |

## Symptoms

- BGP Peer(s) are stuck in the "ACTIVE" state after the reboot of the SMO Security Group Member.

Example output of the "`show bgp`" command in Gaia gClish:

```

PeerID       AS           Routes  ActRts  State             InUpds  OutUpds  Uptime
1.2.3.4      7111.10100   1       1       Established       2       1        01:20:51
2.3.4.5      7111.10100   0       0       Established       1       1        01:20:51
3.4.5.6      7111.10100   0       0       Idle              0       0        00:00:00
4.5.6.7      7111.10103   0       0       Active            0       0        00:00:00
5.6.7.8      7111.10103   0       0       Active            0       0        00:00:00
6.7.8.9      7111.10103   0       0       Idle              0       0        00:00:00
```

## Cause

The RouteD daemon is up before the cluster has finished loading Virtual IP addresses.

## Solution

This problem was fixed. The fix is included starting from:

* [Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator for R82](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R82/Default.htm) starting from Take 25
* [Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator for R81.20](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.20/Default.htm) starting from Take 111
* [Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator for R81.10](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.10/Default.htm) starting from Take 177

Check Point recommends to always upgrade to the [Recommended version](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk95746) ([Security Gateway](https://support.checkpoint.com/product/73) / [VSX](https://support.checkpoint.com/product/359) / [Security Management Server](https://support.checkpoint.com/product/184) / [Multi-Domain Security Management Server](https://support.checkpoint.com/product/166) / [SmartConsole](https://support.checkpoint.com/product/191)).

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If you choose not to upgrade, [contact Check Point Support](https://www.checkpoint.com/support-services/contact-support/) to get a Hotfix for your version.

A Support Engineer will make sure the Hotfix is compatible with your environment before providing it.  
For faster resolution and verification, collect these files:

1. [CPinfo](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk92739) file from the Management Server involved in the case.
2. [CPinfo](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk92739) file from the Security Gateway / each Cluster Member involved in the case.

**Hotfix installation instructions:**   
Refer to [sk168597 - How to install a Hotfix](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk168597).

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**Note** - This hotfix permanently changes the default value of the kernel parameter "`fwha_during_cluster_ips_configuration_timeout`" from 900 to 2700 seconds.

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