Query regarding SCTP ordering queue handling.

[sandeep kandula <[e-mail]>]

We have scenario as explained below, please let me know how SCTP has to
handle this situation.

   1. 1.       There is an association established between two nodes (say
   Node A and Node B) and traffic is flowing between these nodes.


   1. 2.       Node A sent a data chunk with TSN 25 to Node B. Even though
   this is complete chunk, due to error at sending side, the B-bit was sent
   while sending before the checksum is calculated.


   1. 3.       On reception of chunk (TSN 25) at Node B, it will be keep
   this chunk in ordering queue as it is expecting the other fragments and will
   not provide it to SCTP user. Node B will acknowledge the TSN 25 with a SACK.


   1. 4.       As B-bit was set due to error at Node-A, it will not transmit
   any other fragment of the packets to Node-B.


   1. 5.       Node-B will be waiting for infinitely for other fragments of
   the packets and it will be able to deliver it user.

Is this the expected behavior of the SCTP at Node-B? If not, can anyone
please tell what shall be correct behavior of the SCTP at Node-B? How SCTP
can overcome from such situations?

*Regards,
V Sandeep Kandula.*