Switched virtual circuit (SVC)

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

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SVC is a temporary connection between workstations that is disabled after communication is complete. Refer to Permanent Virtual Circuit (PVC) for an additional communication method using circuits.

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Variants

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plural: Switched virtual circuit (SVC)S
possessive: Switched virtual circuit (SVC)'s
pluralpossessive: Switched virtual circuit (SVC)S'

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