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Apr 29, 2024 · Fundamentals

Why Gigabit Ethernet Falls Short of 125 MB/s and the Jumbo Frame Fix

Although a 1 GbE (1000 Mbps) link theoretically transfers 125 MB per second, real‑world speeds are lower due to protocol overhead, Ethernet framing, and MTU limits; understanding binary prefixes, frame structure, and employing jumbo frames can significantly improve effective throughput.