Protocol Data Unit

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Protocol Data Unit - (PDU) A packet of data passed across a network. The term implies a specific layer of the OSI seven layer model and a specific protocol.

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Since NPUs only process packets, they are unaware of upper layer protocol data units (PDUs) that run on top of the packet stream.

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The Telum 1001-DE supports one full-duplex ATM DS3/E3 port for protocol data unit sizes as small as two cells.

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The system features an advanced protocol data unit (PDU) builder that allows users to quickly and easily create virtually any type of Layer 2 to Layer 7 test packet or frame, and apply any type of network encapsulation to it, including L2oMPLS, L2TP, GRE, VLAN, Frame Relay and PPP encapsulations.

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