GL-12Glossary

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Label

The name assigned to a disk device (either a removable cartridge or permanent drive)

 

through software. Cartridge labels may have a generic name (such as 1:3) to indicate

 

the software release, or a descriptive name if used for backup purposes (such as

 

back1). Permanent disk drive labels usually indicate the position of the disk (such as

 

disk00).

Leave Word

A switch feature that allows the calling party to leave a standard (nonvoice) message

Calling (LWC)

for the called party using a feature button or dial-access code.

Light-Emitting

Indicator on a circuit pack faceplate or disk drive to show status of AUDIX operations

Diode (LED)

and possible fault conditions.

Listen to

See Scan Incoming Mailbox Activity.

Messages

 

Link

One of 20 data links shown on the system : translation : switch

 

connection form that terminate on a switch port number.

Load

To read software from external storage (such as disk) and place a copy in system

 

memory.

Local

The system administrator’s display terminal used to set up AUDIX subscribers, check

Administration

traffic and space, and so forth. for that site. Usually has a printer attached.

Terminal (LAT)

 

Local Adjunct

The adjunct to which the administration or maintenance terminal is connected. All

 

other adjuncts, including colocated adjuncts, are considered remote to this adjunct.

Local Area Data

A signal-extending data device used for connecting AUDIX to a switch DCIU for

Set (LADS)

distances greater than 400 feet.

Local

A switch, adjunct, or piece of peripheral equipment installed physically near the host

Installation

switch or system. See also Colocated.

Local

A display terminal located near the AUDIX cabinet (usually directly cabled) which is

Maintenance

temporarily attached to the MAINT connector during an on-site service visit.

Terminal

 

(LMT)

 

Local Network

An AUDIX network in which all AUDIX systems are connected to the same switch.

Login

A unique code used to gain approved access to the AUDIX system, either a

 

subscriber’s Voice Mailbox or a display terminal. See also Password.

Mailbox

A portion of disk memory given to each subscriber for creating and storing outgoing

 

and incoming messages. Space is usually allocated as needed.

Mailing List

A group of subscribers addresses assigned a list ID# and public or private status. A

 

mailing list may be used to simplify sending messages to several subscribers.

Maintenance

The process of identifying and correcting system problems, and taking steps to

 

prevent them.

Maintenance

An intelligent circuit pack that has two RS-232C ports for maintenance and

Interface (MI)

administration, a shutdown toggle switch, and system alarm LEDs. The MI controls

 

system maintenance, modes, initialization, and alarm functions.

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