Cut-Through

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

Cut-Through is a method of switching where only the header of a packet is read before it is forwarded to its destination.

Framework senses

2 senses across 2 frameworks

SANS Glossary of Security Terms1 senseview framework →

§1: Cut-Through is a method of switching where only the header of a packet is read before it is forwarded to its destination.

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

§1 · legacy_primary: Cut-Through is a method of switching where only the header of a packet is read before it is forwarded to its destination.
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