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Can MetroCluster IP backend switches set MTU value as 9000 or less ?

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MetroCluster IP

Answer

  • No, the MTU of 9216 must be configured on all switches that carry MetroCluster IP traffic
  • If set as 9000 or less, it will result in intermittent RDMA(iWARP) connection problems
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