Why does TCP not send a retransmission when it receives 3 or more DupAcks?

Solution In Progress - Updated -

Issue

  • TCP does not respond to more than 3 DupAcks with a fast retransmission.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and 9
  • TCP with RACK (Recent Acknowledgment) enabled.

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