Jumbo Frames

Jumbo frames refer to Ethernet frames that are larger than the standard maximum transmission size of 1,500 bytes, typically up to 9,000 bytes. Using jumbo frames allows more data to be sent in a single packet, reducing the number of packets needed for large data transfers. This can improve network efficiency and reduce overhead, especially in high-performance environments like data centers or storage networks. However, all devices on the network must support jumbo frames; otherwise, compatibility issues may occur. Overall, jumbo frames help optimize large data transfers by streamlining packet transmission.