NetworkManager reporting arp_missed_max invalid argument in bonded networks

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • NetworkManageremits an invalid arp_missed_max=0 for bond interfaces
  • Kernel bonding driver only accepts 1-255 for this option
  • Invalid value/argument errors for active-backup and balance-rr modes without any observable impact on the bond
  • Permission denied errors for 802.3ad, balance-tlb, and balance-alb modes, resulting in the bond not being created and losing networking

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
  • NetworkManager
  • Bonding

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