| | Playing the Net: Managing Frame Relay Traffic with a CIR (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) |
 | | For example, a permanent virtual circuit of 128Kbps between New York and Omaha would imply a CIR of 128Kbps exists from Omaha to New York and the same in the other direction. |
 | | For example, a PVC between New York and Omaha may have a port speed of 128Kbps in New York and a speed of 256Kbps in Omaha. |
 | | In all cases, virtual circuits are typically able to exceed the rate established by the CIR through a process known as "bursting." However, the ability to burst depends largely on network conditions at the time, and can vary from moment to moment. |
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