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The maximum total data
throughput allowed on a given virtual circuit, equal to the sum of the insured
and uninsured traffic from the traffic source. The uninsured data might be
dropped if the network becomes congested. The maximum rate, which cannot exceed
the media rate, represents the highest data throughput the virtual circuit will
ever deliver, measured in bits or cells per second. Compare with excess
rate and insured rate. See also maximum
burst.
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