[c-nsp] Re-thinking (remembering) how a switch operates

[Gert Doering]

Hi,

On Thu, Apr 28, 2005 at 12:02:40AM -0400, Jeff Kell wrote:
> Very simple scenario generating lots of unexpected traffic, just because
> switches are doing what they're supposed to, but with an essentially
> "receive-only" server in the mix.  TCP wouldn't have this problem.

Depending on the switch/router layout (HSRP groups and multiple WAN
circuits resulting in asymmetric traffic) you can also see this for TCP.

"Been there, done that, result was enlightening" :)

gert
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