For bulk data transfer, make the MTU size as large as possible, and make your packet sizes at least 40 bytes smaller than the maximum MTU to avoid fragmentation of data packets. That allows space for the TCP header on each packet.
Note that this will affect interactive response, so it's probably not a good idea to try to share the same connection for interactive access and bulk transfer like backups. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@vm.marist.edu with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390
