DEFINITY ECS Release 8.2
Administrator’s Guide
555-233-506 Issue 1
April 2000
Glossary and abbreviations
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RS-232C
A physical interface specified by the Electronic Industries Association (EIA). RS-232C transmits and receives
asynchronous data at speeds of up to 19.2 kbps over cable distances of up to 50 feet.
RS-449
Recommended Standard 449
RSC
Regional Support Center
S
S1 The first logical signalling channel of DCP. The channel is used to provide signaling in formation fo r DCP’ s I1
channel.
S2 The second logical signaling channel of DCP. The channel is used to provide signaling information for DCP’s
I2 channel.
SABM
Set Asynchronous Balance Mode
SAC
Send All Calls
SAKI
See sanity and control interface (SAKI).
sanity and control interface (SAKI)
A custom VLSI microchip located on each port circuit pack. The SAKI provides address recognition, buffer-
ing, and synchronization between the angel and the five control time slots that make up the control channel.
The SAKI also scans and collects status information for the angel on its port circuit pack and, when polled,
transmits this information to the archangel.
SAT
System access terminal
SBA
Simulated bridged appearance
SCC
1. See single-carrier cabinet.
2. Serial communications controller
SCD
Switch-control driver
SCISwitch communications interface
SCO
System control office
SCOTCH
Switch Conferencing for TDM Bus in Concentration Highway