_max_init_retr Parameter

Description

Controls the maximum number of attempts an SCTP endpoint should make at resending an INIT chunk. The SCTP endpoint can use the SCTP initiation structure to override this value.

Default

8

Range

0 to 128

Dynamic?

Yes

When to Change

The number of INIT retransmissions depend on _pa_max_retr Parameter. Ideally, _max_init_retr should be less than or equal to _pa_max_retr.

Commitment Level

Unstable