tcp_rexmit_interval_initial

Description

Specifies the default initial retransmission timeout (RTO) value for a TCP connection. Refer to Per-Route Metrics for a discussion of setting a different value on a per-route basis.

Default

3 seconds

Range

1 millisecond to 20 seconds

Dynamic?

Yes

When to Change

Do not change this value. Lowering the value can result in unnecessary retransmissions.

Commitment Level

Unstable