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Hardware-based compression is also available on the 14+2 line card, in addition
to the MDS 9216i integrated 14+2 controller.
When software compression is turned on with the IP Services (IPS) line card and
set to modes 2 or 3, the IPS runs small Fibre Channel frames together to use up
space inside the IP packets rather than sending individual frames separately.
This is only for use over WAN distances and is not recommended for
cross-campus use.
Using jumbo packets can also improve throughput. Remember that jumbo
packets need to be turned on through the entire data path.
8.1.2 Using Inter-VSAN Routing with ...