Jumbo frames are network packets with a larger size than the standard Ethernet frame, which is 1,500 bytes. Jumbo frames can be up to 9,000 bytes in size, and they offer several benefits such as reduced network overhead, increased network performance, and lower CPU utilization.
Jumbo frames are often used in high-performance computing (HPC) environments, data centers, and storage area networks (SANs). These environments require the transfer of large amounts of data, and jumbo frames can help improve the efficiency of data transfers.
However, it is important to note that not all network devices support jumbo frames, and enabling jumbo frames on incompatible devices can cause connectivity issues. Additionally, using jumbo frames may increase latency and introduce other network performance issues if not properly configured.