What term is used to describe Ethernet frames that are smaller than the minimum size requirement of 64 bytes and are therefore considered a type of network error?
Runts are frames that do not meet the minimum size requirement of 64 bytes for Ethernet frames. They are typically generated by collisions or other problems on the network and can be an indication of a malfunctioning network interface card (NIC) or cabling issues.
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What are Ethernet frames and why is their size important?
What are some common causes of runts in a network?
How can runts affect network performance and reliability?