OSM Service Connection User's Guide (G06.30+)

The major programmable device within the ServerNet wide area network (SWAN)
concentrator, providing link-level protocol and a software interface to the host. The CLIP
stores and implements specific communications protocols.
connection
A logical link established between the OSM client software on the system console and
the OSM server software on a NonStop server after a logon sequence has been
performed. There are two types of connections: service connection and low-level link.
The OSM Service Connection connects to the server using a service connection. The
OSM Low-Level Link connects to the server using a low-level link.
connector
A receptacle to which a cable can be attached. Also called a port.
critical message
A message indicating that the application has encountered an error that must be corrected
before you can proceed.
customer-replaceable unit (CRU)
A server component that can be removed and installed by customers with minimal
training. CRUs are considered to be a subset of field-replaceable units (FRUs).
D
darksite
A location where no operator is working on site and the only access to the LAN is from a
centralized monitoring station through a modem connected to a routing workstation.
Darksite is a synonym for unattended site.
details pane
Located in the lower portion of the Management window, the details pane contains
specific information about the resource selected in the tree pane. Click the corresponding
tab in the details pane to select the type of information you want.
See also view pane and tree pane
dial-in
See remote access.
dial-out
See remote access.
dial-out point
An OSM workstation from which incident reports are sent to a remote service provider.