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VIAVI TestCenter: Priority Flow Control terminology
Knowledge Base - FAQ
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Question:
VIAVI TestCenter: Priority Flow Control terminology
Answer:
• Quanta = 512 bit times • Xon = a PAUSE frame with quanta 0 • this basically says "start traffic now"
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