data plane

The part of a network that carries user traffic, as opposed to those parts handling network topology and signalling.

Noun

  1. The part of a network that carries user traffic, as opposed to those parts handling network topology and signalling.

    Synonyms: forwarding plane user plane

    Coordinate Terms: control plane

Forms

data planes dataplane

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