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2 IP Performance Optimization Configuration
When optimizing IP performance, go to these sections for information you are interested in:
z IP Performance Overview
z Configuring IP Performance Optimization
z Displaying and Maintaining IP Performance Optimization Configuration

IP Performance Overview

Introduction to IP Performance Configuration

In some network environments, you can adjust the IP parameters to achieve best network performance.
The IP performance optimization configuration supported by S4500 Series Ethernet Switches includes:
z Configuring TCP attributes
z Disabling ICMP to send error packets

Introduction to FIB

Every switch stores a forwarding information base (FIB). FIB is used to store the forwarding information
of the switch and guide Layer 3 packet forwarding.
You can know the forwarding information of the switch by viewing the FIB table. Each FIB entry includes:
destination address/mask length, next hop, current flag, timestamp, and outbound interface.
When the switch runs normally, its FIB table and routing table have the same contents.

Protocols and Standards

z RFC 793, Transmission Control Protocol
z RFC 1323, TCP Extensions for High Performance

Configuring IP Performance Optimization

IP Performance Optimization Configuration Task List

Complete the following tasks to configure IP performance Optimization:
Task Remarks
Configuring TCP Attributes Optional
Disabling Sending of ICMP Error Packets Optional

Configuring TCP Attributes

TCP optional parameters that can be configured include: