diff --git a/rlog/2023-09-26-wakurtosis-retro.mdx b/rlog/2023-09-26-wakurtosis-retro.mdx index dc141f78..435cae96 100644 --- a/rlog/2023-09-26-wakurtosis-retro.mdx +++ b/rlog/2023-09-26-wakurtosis-retro.mdx @@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ As the number of containers (nodes) increased, the simultaneous read/write opera ##### ARP table exhaustion Another important issue we encounteres is the exhaustion of the ARP table. -The Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is pivotal for routing, translating IP addresses to MAC addresses so data packets can be correctly delivered within a local network. +The Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is pivotal for delivering Ethernet frames, translating IP addresses to MAC addresses so data packets can be correctly delivered within a local network. However, ARP tables have a size limit. With the vast number of containers running, we quickly ran into situations where the ARP tables were filled to capacity, leading to routing failures.