PPS
Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-001527
An abbreviation for "packets per second," a unit of measurement used to quantify the rate at which a network device can process and forward data packets. It indicates the forwarding capacity of routers, switches, and firewalls, independent of packet size. A higher PPS value signifies greater network throughput capability for handling numerous small packets.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CMP-001527 |
|---|---|
| Field | Computing and IT |
| Subject | Internet |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "An abbreviation for \"packets per second,\" a unit of measurement used to quantify the rate at which a network device can process and forward data packets. It indicates the forwarding capacity of routers, switches, and firewalls, independent of packet size. A higher PPS value signifies greater network throughput capability for handling numerous small packets.",
"subject": "Internet",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/pps/"
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