October 2003
Intermediate to advanced
240 pages
6h 25m
English
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- packet multiplexing.
Data packets coming in from different locations and being multiplexed over the same output wire.
- packet-switch capable (PSC).
Systems such as IP/MPLS routers that can switch data packets.
- Packet-switch capable (PSC) interfaces.
Interfaces that can recognize packet boundaries and can forward data based on packet headers. This is typical of interfaces on routers and Layer 3 Ethernet switches.
- packet switching.
The ability to forward packets in the network based on packet headers or fixed labels.
- peak information rate (PIR).
Specifies the maximum rate above the CIR at which traffic is allowed into the network and may get delivered if the network is not congested.
- point of local repair (PLR).
The router at which a failed LSP can ...