ap_tcp

Test TCP connectivity to host:port from an AP (async, polls ~60s). timeout: 1-10s.

SERVERHpe Networking SOURCEsecure-ssid/hpe-networking-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/hpe-networking-mcp/ap-tcp.md

WHAT IT DOES

What ap_tcp does on Hpe Networking

AI agents invoke ap_tcp to trigger actions in Hpe Networking. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why ap_tcp is rated High

This tool actively executes a TCP connectivity test from a network device (AP), triggering an external network operation. It is not a passive read — it initiates a real connection attempt from the AP to a specified host:port, which constitutes executing an operation on network infrastructure. Misuse could be used to probe internal network hosts or services.

From the tool's definition Test TCP connectivity to host:port from an AP (async, polls ~60s)

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs ap_tcp safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Hpe Networking, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For ap_tcp, this is the rule to start with:

ap_tcp Rate-limited

ap_tcp stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "ap_tcp": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ap_tcp_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Hpe Networking, apply this rule, and every ap_tcp call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about ap_tcp

What does the ap_tcp tool do? +

Test TCP connectivity to host:port from an AP (async, polls ~60s). timeout: 1-10s. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Hpe Networking MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on ap_tcp? +

Register the Hpe Networking MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ap_tcp: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Hpe Networking. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ap_tcp? +

ap_tcp is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit ap_tcp? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ap_tcp rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block ap_tcp completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for ap_tcp. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides ap_tcp? +

ap_tcp is provided by the Hpe Networking MCP server (secure-ssid/hpe-networking-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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