Glossary
central processing unit (CPU)
The component of the computer that manipulates data and processes instructions coming from software.
channel
A telecommunications transmission path for voice and/or data.
channel capacity
A measure of the maximum bit rate through a channel.
CICS
See customer information control system.
class of service (COS)
The standard set of Intuity AUDIX features given to subscribers when they are first administered (set up with a voice mailbox).
clear to send (CTS)
Located on Pin 5 of the
client
A computer that sends, receives and uses data, but that also shares a larger resource whose function is to do most data storage and processing. For Intuity Message Manager, the subscriber’s PC running Message Manager is the client. See also server.
CMS
See call management system.
CNG tone
See calling tone.
CO
See central office.
COS
See class of service.
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An
collocated
An Intuity system installed in the same physical location as the host switch. See also local installation.
collocated adjunct
Two or more adjuncts that are serving the same switch (i.e., each has voice port connections to the switch) or that are serving different switches but can be networked through a direct
comcode
AT&T’s numbering system for telecommunications equipment. Each comcode is a nine digit number that represents a specific piece of hardware, software, or documentation.
command
An instruction or request given by the user to the software to perform a particular function. An entire command consists of the command name and options. Also, one- or
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