
| GLOSSARY |
TERM | DEFINITION | |
NM | See Network Manager. |
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Node | A terminal of any branch of a network, or a terminal common to two or more | |
| branches. |
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Node Number | This is the EDACS Node Number which uniquely specifies an | |
| IMC/CEC/StarGate in the EDACS network. | |
Object Identifier | A string of numbers derived from a global naming tree, used to identify an | |
| object. |
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OpenView | See HP OpenView |
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PCM | Pulse Code Modulation − An audio processing technique used to encode and | |
| decode analog signals so they can be transferred digitally. | |
PDU | Protocol Data Unit. Grouping of data defined within SNMP. | |
PI | Private Branch Exchange Interface. | The Jessica VMEbus chassis provides |
| connectivity between the IMC and the MD110. | |
PMU | Power Monitor Unit. This EDACS unit monitors the output power of the | |
| transmitters and the VSWR of the antenna system. If a fault occurs, it sends an | |
| alarm to the Site Controller. The PMU is | |
| computer. |
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Port | A point for accessing a device, circuit, or network. For a bridge, an interface | |
| to a LAN or |
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Privacy | Protection of the contents of a message by means of encryption. | |
Proxy Agent | An agent that responds to requests from one or more managers by polling | |
| remote devices. A proxy also relays traps generated by devices under its | |
| supervision to other managers. |
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PSTN | Public Switched Telephone Network. | The communication system that links |
| telephones nationwide by means of loops, trunks, and switches owned and |
operated by the public telephone companies. The term is often used for data and other
Radio Switch
RCEC
RCEC Node Icon
Request For Comments (RFC)
RIM
Term used to designate the CEC, IMC, or StarGate.
Remote Console Electronics Controller.
The RCEC Node icon consists of the RCEC and Consoles.
The RFC is a set of documents containing Internet protocols and discussions of related topics. These documents are available
Request Status Monitor Interface Module − The RIM interface module
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