Question on HTTPConnector.

[mettu . kumar]

Looking at org.apache.catalina.connector.http.HTTPConnector I got a question regarding 
the way its implemented.(I am looking at 4.0b3 src)


Look at this block of code(in run method of HTTPConnector):
            // Hand this socket off to an appropriate processor
            HttpProcessor processor = createProcessor();
            if (processor == null) {
                try {
                    log(sm.getString("httpConnector.noProcessor"));
                    socket.close();
                } catch (IOException e) {
                    ;
                }
                continue;
            }

As per my understanding if no. of HTTPConnections == maxProcessors( parameter in 
server.xml), when a new HTTPRequest comes server just closes the Socket with any wait 
period. Isn't this Bad? In cases where Load suddenly increases this could cause 
problems.


Any info on this is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Kumar.