User`s guide

Glossary
GL-2
6700-A2-GY31-70
July 1999
One of a device’s operational states. When a device is in the busy out (or make busy)
state, it will not be able to answer calls. If the busied out device is on a rotary, the rotary
will skip the device when servicing incoming calls. A device that has its dial line busied out
may switch to the service line for further use.
A structure that houses carriers (usually a maximum of six).
Designates the name of a cabinet in the network.
The COMSPHERE 3000 carrier is a rack with 17 slots; one control slot (for a Shared
Diagnostic Unit) and 16 device slots.
Designates the name of a carrier in the network.
A device that receives a specific service, such as database management, from a server.
Control Mode Idle. A control signal sent over the DDS line to indicate that no data is being
sent.
Network information that you monitor using the NMS system’s color code (such as alerts,
statistics, or DTE signals). A color group is made up of elements of information, each
having an assigned color.
Communications port. A computer’s serial communications port used to transmit to and
receive data from a modem. The modem connects directly to this port.
An identification used by an SNMP manager to grant an SNMP server access rights to a
MIB.
A proprietary product family name and a registered trademark of Paradyne.
The arrangement of a system or network as defined by the characteristics of its functional
units.
A CCN condition indicating that the configuration options (software options) have been
changed.
The state of having one device linked to another, via a voice frequency line, for exchanging
data.
The name of a person associated with a specific site or device that should be contacted if
there is a problem or question.
A device that is, for diagnostic purposes, at the logical head of a hierarchical network. It is
the unit from which tests and commands are issued to other units on the same circuit.
There is only one control per link.
The diagnostic interface between a network management system and a network device.
The highest priority alert reported by NMS.
Channel Service Unit. A device that connects service user equipment such as a DSU to
the local digital telephone loop, protects the line from damage, and regenerates the signal.
Clear To Send. A signal indicating that the device is ready for the DTE to transmit data.
Usually occurs in response to Request To Send (RTS).
The name of your company (maximum 40 characters) that is displayed at the top of NMS
generated reports.
Connecting the COM port of one device to the AUX port of another device to provide
SNMP connectivity.
A decibel referenced to one milliwatt into 600 ohms. This unit measures relative signal
power.
busied out
cabinet
cabinet name
carrier
carrier name
client
CMI
color group
COM port
community name
COMSPHERE
configuration
configuration change
notify
connected
contact name
control
control channel (CC)
critical alert
CSU
CTS
customer name
daisy chaining
dBm