# MaxFrameSize

Sets the maximum frame size in octet-counted mode before switching to octet stuffing.

This parameter applies to imtcp: TCP Syslog Input Module.

Name:

  MaxFrameSize

Scope:

  module, input

Type:

  integer

Default:

  module=200000, input=module parameter

Required?:

  no

Introduced:

  at least 5.x, possibly earlier

## Description

When in octet counted mode, the frame size is given at the beginning of the message. With this parameter the max size this frame can have is specified and when the frame gets to large the mode is switched to octet stuffing. The max value this parameter can have was specified because otherwise the integer could become negative and this would result in a Segmentation Fault. (Max Value = 200000000)

The same-named input parameter can override this module setting.

## Module usage

    module(load="imtcp" maxFrameSize="...")

## Input usage

    input(type="imtcp" port="514" maxFrameSize="...")

## See also

See also imtcp: TCP Syslog Input Module.

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