Lucent Technologies 555-230-024 manual Contents

Contents

About This Book	xxi
■ What Is the Purpose of This Book?	xxi
■ Who Should Read This Book?	xxi
■ What Is in This Book?	xxi
■ How Should I Use This Book?	xxiii
■ Conventions Used in This Book	xxiii
■ Trademarks and Service Marks	xxiii
■ Other References	xxiv
■ How Can I Order Other Books?	xxv
■ How Can I Make Comments About This Book?	xxv

1	Introduction		1-1
	■	DEFINITY ECS Advantages	1-2
		Adaptable	1-2
		Expandable	1-2
		Integrating	1-3
		Reliable/Recoverable	1-3
		State of the Art	1-3
		DEFINITY ECS: A Global Multimedia Platform	1-4
	■	International Capabilities	1-4
	■	Hardware	1-5
		Processor Port Network	1-5
		Expansion Port Network	1-5
		Center Stage Switch	1-5
	■	Carriers and Cabinets	1-6
		Compact Single-Carrier Cabinets	1-7
		ComIssue 5 January 1998pact Modular Cabinets	1-8
		Single-Carrier Cabinets	1-9
		Multicarrier Cabinets	1-11
	■	Standard Configurations	1-12
		Direct-Connect Configurations	1-14
		Center Stage Switch Configurations	1-14

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