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Network hardware, like any server or software, has limitations. A given device has a finite amount of memory and hardware resources. Careful planning goes into the design and configuration of each device and how it works within the network so the limitations are not exceeded. This is core to providing a highly available network. On Sept. 10, we experienced an "event" that pushed many of our routers beyond their capabilities.