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List of terms

permanent virtual channel (PVC)

The ATM name for permanent virtual circuit. See permanent virtual circuit (PVC) (page 101).

permanent virtual circuit (PVC)

1In a frame relay network, a type of virtual circuit (VC) whose endpoints must be configured by the network operator. It is a logical connection that, once established, remains in place even when it is not being used. In ATM networking, PVC is known as a permanent virtual channel.

2See also virtual circuit (VC), frame relay networking (page 142).

permanent virtual path (PVP)

1A PVP is a type of virtual path (VP), the endpoints of which must be configured by the network operator. It is a logical connection that, once established, remains in place even when it is not being used.

2See also virtual path (VP) (page 142).

per-hop-behavior

Used in IP differentiated services to set the relative scheduling and discard behaviors for IP packets.

per-VC queuing

A method used on ATM FPs whereby traffic from each VCC or VPC is enqueued onto an individual queue (the VCC or VPC per-VC queue).

PG

See peer group (page 100).

PGID

See peer group identifier (page 100).

PGL

See peer group leader (PGL) (page 100).

PGLE

See peer group leader election (PGLE) (page 100).

PGQ

See priority guaranteed queuing (PGQ) (page 105).

PHB

See per-hop-behavior (page 101).

Nortel Multiservice Switch 7400/15000/20000

Terminology

NN10600-005 7.2S1 Standard

PCR7.2 and up March 2006

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