LBI-39169

GLOSSARY

TERM

DEFINITION

NM

See Network Manager.

 

Node

A terminal of any branch of a network, or a terminal common to two or more

 

branches.

 

Node Number

This is the EDACS Node Number which uniquely specifies an

 

IMC/CEC/StarGate in the EDACS network.

Object Identifier

A string of numbers derived from a global naming tree, used to identify an

 

object.

 

OpenView

See HP OpenView

 

PCM

Pulse Code Modulation An audio processing technique used to encode and

 

decode analog signals so they can be transferred digitally.

PDU

Protocol Data Unit. Grouping of data defined within SNMP.

PI

Private Branch Exchange Interface.

The Jessica VMEbus chassis provides

 

connectivity between the IMC and the MD110.

PMU

Power Monitor Unit. This EDACS unit monitors the output power of the

 

transmitters and the VSWR of the antenna system. If a fault occurs, it sends an

 

alarm to the Site Controller. The PMU is co-located with the Site Controller

 

computer.

 

Port

A point for accessing a device, circuit, or network. For a bridge, an interface

 

to a LAN or point-to-point link.

 

Privacy

Protection of the contents of a message by means of encryption.

Proxy Agent

An agent that responds to requests from one or more managers by polling

 

remote devices. A proxy also relays traps generated by devices under its

 

supervision to other managers.

 

PSTN

Public Switched Telephone Network.

The communication system that links

 

telephones nationwide by means of loops, trunks, and switches owned and

operated by the public telephone companies. The term is often used for data and other non-telephone services carried over the telephone network.

Radio Switch

RCEC

RCEC Node Icon

Request For Comments (RFC)

RIM

Term used to designate the CEC, IMC, or StarGate.

Remote Console Electronics Controller.

The RCEC Node icon consists of the RCEC and Consoles.

The RFC is a set of documents containing Internet protocols and discussions of related topics. These documents are available on-line at the Network Information Center.

Request Status Monitor Interface Module The RIM interface module

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