Why bond mode 6 (balance-alb) cause packet loss when nodes are connected via different broadcast domains ?

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • nodes connected directly via bond mode 6 (balance-alb) resulting in intermittent packet loss.
  • intermittent packet loss observed for bond mode 6 (balance-alb).

Environment

  • RHEL (All Versions)
  • bond mode 6 (balance-alb)

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