[c-nsp] transport path-mtu-discovery - ME3600....too unpredictable to use?

[James Bensley]

On 24 February 2016 at 09:23, Ball Bag <dan at peachey.co> wrote:
>
> On 24/02/2016 02:42, CiscoNSP List wrote:
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>> Hi Everyone,
>>
>>
>> Quick synopsis of our network, multiple pops, all connected via various
>> 3rd party carriers, who all use differing MTUs, that can also "change"
>> unexpectedly(Unavoidable unfortunately!)...


> Can you not set a consistent MTU across the network that you
> know will be supported on every core circuit?

This.

I've been in that scenario where for example 9 out fo 10 links are
dark fibre or wavelengths but that last one is a layer 2 service form
a 3rd party. In such a case you neet to drop the MTU on all links to
the smallest supported value across all links.

Take control of your network, don't rely on the PTMUD, set a value you
know works (test every link).

James.