Glossary
bit | Binary digit. One unit of information in binary notation having two possible |
| states or values, “0” or “1.” |
bps | Bits per second. The number of binary units of information that are |
| transmitted per second. See also baud. |
byte | A sequence of (usually eight) bits processed together. |
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cable | The physical connection between two pieces of equipment (for example, |
| a cable from a data terminal to a modem). |
carrier | An enclosed shelf in a PBX that contains vertical slots that hold circuit |
| packs. |
circuit | 1. An arrangement of electrical elements through which electrical current |
| flows, providing one or more specific functions. 2. A transmission path |
| between two or more points. |
circuit pack | A card on which electrical circuits are printed and on which integrated |
| circuit (IC) chips and electrical components are installed. A circuit pack is |
| installed in a carrier. |
client | A computer that is configured to request services from a |
| network. For the Proxy Agent, a client is a PBX to which the Proxy Agent |
| can connect and from which the Proxy Agent can gather data. |
client string | The third and last element of the community name. This string identifies |
| the client node. For the Proxy Agent, it identifies the PBX. |
command line | The line on a |
| type the command that opens a form. |
community | The label that identifies an agent. The community name consists of three |
name | strings separated by a “!.” Example: public!g3mgt!inh. See also, client |
| string, community string, and proxy string. |
community | The first element in a community name. This string identifies the Proxy |
string | Agent. |
connect | To establish a data communications connection between the Proxy Agent |
| and the PBX or adjunct. |
