
Glossary
connected | A communications port has connected status when it is connected to a |
port | target system but no Proxy Agent application is currently using the |
| connection. |
connectivity | The connection of disparate devices within a single system. |
control carrier | A carrier that contains the switch processing element (SPE) circuit packs. |
D
desktop | The UnixWare screen area that contains windows, icons, and menus. |
destructive | An installation process where all existing files and directories are |
installation | overwritten. |
device driver | A software routine that contains the instructions to operate a peripheral |
| device. |
disk drive | A mechanical device that stores data on and retrieves data from one or |
| more disks. |
E
Ethernet | A local area network used for connecting computers, printers, |
| workstations, terminals, etc., within the same building. |
F
facilities | A general term used for a telecommunications transmission pathways |
| and their associated equipment. |
Fault | Software that allows you to manage a DEFINITY G3 PBX as a node on |
Management | your network. |