HTTP 101 Switching Protocols vs 508 Loop Detected
HTTP 101 (Switching Protocols) is a 1xx Informational response, while 508 (Loop Detected) is a 5xx Server Error response. 101 indicates that the server understands the Upgrade header field request and indicates which protocol it is switching to. In contrast, 508 means that the server detected an infinite loop while processing the request (WebDAV).
Description
The server understands the Upgrade header field request and indicates which protocol it is switching to.
When You See It
When upgrading from HTTP/1.1 to WebSocket, or to HTTP/2.
How to Fix
This is normal behavior during protocol upgrades. Ensure your client supports the target protocol.
Description
The server detected an infinite loop while processing the request (WebDAV).
When You See It
When WebDAV encounters circular references in bindings.
How to Fix
Fix the circular reference in the WebDAV configuration.
Key Differences
101 is a 1xx Informational response, while 508 is a 5xx Server Error response.
HTTP 101: The server understands the Upgrade header field request and indicates which protocol it is switching to.
HTTP 508: The server detected an infinite loop while processing the request (WebDAV).
You encounter 101 when when upgrading from HTTP/1.1 to WebSocket, or to HTTP/2.
You encounter 508 when when WebDAV encounters circular references in bindings.
When to Use Which
For 101 (Switching Protocols): This is normal behavior during protocol upgrades. Ensure your client supports the target protocol. For 508 (Loop Detected): Fix the circular reference in the WebDAV configuration.