HTTP 206 Partial Content vs 504 Gateway Timeout
HTTP 206 (Partial Content) is a 2xx Success response, while 504 (Gateway Timeout) is a 5xx Server Error response. 206 indicates that the server is delivering only part of the resource due to a Range header sent by the client. Used for resumable downloads and video streaming. In contrast, 504 means that the server, acting as a gateway or proxy, did not receive a timely response from the upstream server.
描述
The server is delivering only part of the resource due to a Range header sent by the client. Used for resumable downloads and video streaming.
何时出现
During video streaming, large file downloads, or when resuming interrupted downloads.
如何修复
No fix needed. This is normal behavior for range requests.
描述
The server, acting as a gateway or proxy, did not receive a timely response from the upstream server.
何时出现
When an upstream server is too slow to respond within the proxy's timeout window.
如何修复
Increase proxy timeout settings. Optimize upstream server performance. Check for long-running queries.
主要区别
206 is a 2xx Success response, while 504 is a 5xx Server Error response.
HTTP 206: The server is delivering only part of the resource due to a Range header sent by the client. Used for resumable downloads and video streaming.
HTTP 504: The server, acting as a gateway or proxy, did not receive a timely response from the upstream server.
You encounter 206 when during video streaming, large file downloads, or when resuming interrupted downloads.
You encounter 504 when when an upstream server is too slow to respond within the proxy's timeout window.
何时使用哪个
For 206 (Partial Content): No fix needed. This is normal behavior for range requests. For 504 (Gateway Timeout): Increase proxy timeout settings. Optimize upstream server performance. Check for long-running queries.