In network simulation and kernel documentation (such as the ns-3 network simulator ), the "8" may refer to specific versioning or a configuration parameter in a test suite:
: If the bucket is full, a sudden burst of packets can be sent immediately using the stored tokens. Once tokens are exhausted, packets must wait for new tokens to generate, effectively "shaping" the traffic to the set rate. Technical Components (TBF 8 Implementation) Tbf (8) mp4
: When a packet arrives, it must "consume" tokens equal to its size to be sent. In network simulation and kernel documentation (such as
: A virtual container that holds "tokens" representing a certain amount of data. Tbf (8) mp4