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On Sun, Sep 07, 2008, David Newman wrote: > 1. Set IP options. A pair of Cat 6509Es using VSS can forward packets > without options at up to 770 mpps, but when packets have options the > maximum is more like 20 kpps. And that's a "high-speed" example; the > options forwarding rate is more like 0 pps with some other devices. > Silicon that forwards packets very fast is only good when header lengths > are fixed. So what you're saying is "send the right crafted packets and DoS the internet", right? (I think I know which options may make routers go all software-path on the packets but I haven't given it a run on a Cat6500. Hm, I wonder if this here 3750 in the lab will do..) Adrian
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