Performance tuning: Intel 10-gigabit NICBy default, Linux networking is configured for best reliability, not performance. With a 10GbE adapter, this is especially apparent. The kernel’s send/receive buffers, TCP memory allocations, and packet backlog are much too small for optimal performance. This is where a little testing & tuning can give your NIC a big boost. There are three performance-tuning changes you can make, as listed in the
