About Jumbo Frames
You can use large Internet Protocol (IP) frames, called
jumbo frames, in a high-
performance network to increase performance over long distances.
To implement jumbo frames, be sure that all Ethernet network interface cards
(NICs) in all systems, Ethernet switches, local router interfaces, and all other
network devices on the same local networks as the Pillar Axiom 600 system are
capable of supporting jumbo frames and are configured for the same effective
maximum transmission unit (MTU).
Refer to your switch documentation for information on prerequisite software and
firmware and for instructions on configuring the switch for jumbo frames. Refer to
the documentation for the NIC in all client systems and other network devices for
information and restrictions on configuring jumbo frames.
The performance boost with jumbo frames is most noticeable for client systems
with slower processors or interrupt handlers that may benefit from the lower
interrupt rate offered by jumbo frames. The increase in performance is most
noticeable for single-client stream data transfers.
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