tcp_deferred_acks_max

Description

The maximum number of TCP segments (in units of maximum segment size MSS for individual connections) received from remote destinations (not directly connected) before an acknowledgment (ACK) is generated. If set to 0 or 1, it means no delayed ACKs, assuming all segments are 1 MSS long. The actual number is dynamically calculated for each connection. The value is the default maximum.

Default

2

Range

0 to 16

Dynamic?

Yes

When to Change

Do not change the value. In some circumstances, when the network traffic becomes very bursty because of the delayed ACK effect, decrease the value. Do not decrease this value below 2.

Commitment Level

Unstable