* Jumbo frames are Ethernet frames that have a payload size larger than the standard 1500 bytes. They can range from 1501 to 9000 bytes, depending on the network device and configuration.
* Jumbo frames can reduce the overhead of file transfers by decreasing the number of frames that need to be sent and received, as well as the number of headers and checksums that need to be processed.
* Jumbo frames can also improve the throughput and efficiency of the network, as they reduce the fragmentation and reassembly of packets, and the CPU utilization of the network devices.
* However, jumbo frames also have some drawbacks, such as increased latency, higher memory requirements, and compatibility issues with some network devices and applications. Therefore, they should be used with caution and only when the network supports them.
* To enable jumbo frames, both the sender and the receiver, as well as all the intermediate devices (such as switches and routers) along the path, must support and be configured with the same maximum transmission unit (MTU) size. Otherwise, the frames will be dropped or fragmented, resulting in poor performance or errors.
* The other options are not relevant to reducing the overhead of file transfers:
* Link aggregation is a technique of combining multiple physical links into a logical link, to increase the bandwidth and redundancy of the network. It does not affect the frame size or the overhead of file transfers.
* Port security is a feature that restricts the access to a switch port based on the MAC address of the device connected to it. It prevents unauthorized devices from accessing the network, but it does not reduce the overhead of file transfers.
* Flow control is a mechanism that regulates the rate of data transmission between two devices, to avoid congestion and data loss. It can be implemented at the data link layer (using pause frames) or the transport layer (using TCP windowing). It does not reduce the overhead of file transfers, but rather adapts to the network conditions.
* Lower FTP port is not a valid configuration change, as FTP uses well-defined ports for its operation. FTP uses port 21 for control connections and port 20 for data connections, or a random port above 1024 for passive mode. Changing the FTP port would not reduce the overhead of file transfers, but rather cause connection problems or security risks. References:
* CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Study Guide, Chapter 2: Network Devices and Technologies, Section
2.3: Configure Switches, p. 97-98
* Professor Messer's Network+ N10-008 Course Notes, Section 2.3: Switch Configuration, p. 22
* Professor Messer's Network+ N10-008 Video Training Course, 2.3 Switch Configuration - Part 2