3Com 4.2.2 manual Platform NMP Network, SmartAgent

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Network	Window-based data-base tool for Network Management, e.g., SunNet
Management	Manager, HP OpenView, NetView/6000
Platform (NMP)
Network	Workstation from which the Network is managed using the Network
Management Station	Management System
Network	Application of Network Management Platform for a specific Network.
Management System	Runs on the Network Management Station.
(NMS)
P-NNI	Private Network-Node Interface. Set of ATM Forum developed
	specifications for the interface between two ATM nodes in the same
	network.
PVC	Permanent Virtual Channel. A virtual channel connection that has been
	established manually, in advance of its need.
SmartAgent	Software embedded in LinkSwitch or CELLplex units which
	communicates with and passes device information to the Network
	Management System.
SNMP	Simple Network Management Protocol. A protocol originally designed
	to be used in managing TCP/IP internets. SNMP is presently
	implemented on a wide variety of computers and networking
	equipment and may be used to manage many aspects of network and
	end-station operation. The standard protocol used by the ATM
	Manager to request management data from a managed device.
SVC	Switched Virtual Channel. A virtual channel connection that has been
	established.
UNI	User-Network Interface. ATM Forum developed specification for the
	procedures and protocol between a user equipment and the ATM
	Network to effectively utilize ATM services and capabilities.
VCI	Virtual Channel Identifier. Part of the identifier of a particular virtual
	circuit in the ATM fabric.
VPI	Virtual Path Identifier. Part of the identifier of a particular virtual circuit
	in the ATM fabric.
VLAN	Virtual LAN. A network configuration in which users communicate
	using LAN protocols as if they were on the same physical LAN, but in