non-blocking

  1. [Computer System] A property of an operation such that the operation does not stop and wait for other operations to occur.
  2. [Computer System] A property of an operation such that the operation does not cause delay in other operations.
  3. [Network] A property of a switch such that one data path through the switch does not delay the flow of traffic on another data path through that switch.

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Network Computer System

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