Glossary
SCSI
See small computer system interface.
secondary extension
A second,
serial transmission
The transmission of one bit at a time over a single wire.
server
A computer that processes and stores data that is used by other smaller computers. For AT&T Intuity Message Manager, Intuity AUDIX is the server. See also client.
shielded cables
Cables that are protected from interference with metallic braid or foil.
SID
See switch integration device.
SIMMs
See single
simplified message service interface (SMSI)
Type of data link connection to an integrated 1A ESS switch or 5ESS switch in the AT&T Intuity system.
single in-line memory modules (SIMMs)
A method of containing random access memory (RAM) chips on narrow circuit card strips that attach directly to sockets on the CPU circuit card. Multiple SIMMs are sometimes installed on a single CPU circuit card.
small computer systems interface (SCSI)
An interface standard defining the physical, logical, and electrical connections to computer system peripherals such as tape and disk drives.
SMSI
See simplified message service interface.
split
Group (or queue) of analog ports on the switch. See also
subscriber
An AT&T Intuity user who has been assigned the ability to access the Intuity AUDIX Voice Messaging system.
subscriber interface
The devices that subscribers use to access their mailboxes, manage mailing lists, administer personal greeting, and use other messaging capabilities. Subscriber interfaces include a touch- tone telephone keypad and a PC using AT&T Intuity Message Manager.
surge
A sudden voltage rise and fall in an electrical circuit.
surge protector
A device that plugs into the phone system and the commercial AC power outlet. It is designed to protect the phone system from high voltage surges that could be damaging to the phone system.
