Why the maximum Ethernet frame size is 16,383 bytes in Test Center?
I saw the maximum frame size allowed in Test Center is 16,383 bytes. However, the jumbo frames can be even bigger. I'd like to understand why this figure (16,383 bytes) was chosen. Thanks!
Best Answer
16,383 = 11 1111 1111 1111, in which case 14 bits are currently allocated for the frame size field. If you have a use case that requires a larger frame, you may request for an enhancement.
To submit an Enhancement Request, you can log into the CSC site at https://support.spirent.com Click on the ‘Applications’ menu on the left side of the page, then scroll down to the ‘Spirent Ideas’ menu. You can search for existing Ideas, or add a new Idea from that page. For more information, read our FAQs, tips and tricks for Spirent Ideas (note that some Knowledge Base articles, like this one, require you to login before you're shown the content).
