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List of terms
physical link
Single physical interface that interconnects two devices in a network.
PID
See process identifier (PID) (page 105).
PIM
See protocol independent
ping
The ping command is a debugging method used to determine the reachability of another node, the path(s) to another node, and the round trip delay to another node. The command is used
1in a network supporting the RID/MID address plan for RID/MID destinations or frame relay VCs (see “VC ping” (page 140)).
2by Internet control message protocol (ICMP) to test connections to other IP nodes
PLC
See permanent logical connection (PLC) (page 100).
PINX
Private Integrated Services Network Exchange.
PLCP
Physical layer convergence procedure is a technique for mapping ATM cells into DS3 or E3 frames over PDH networks.
PM
See processor module (PM) (page 106).
PNNI
See private
PNNI node ID
A 22 octet string that is used to uniquely identify a node at a particular PNNI hierarchy level.
PNNI port ID
A 32 bit integer that is used to uniquely identify a PNNI interface.
PNNI routing control channel
VCC that nodes use to exchange PNNI routing protocol messages.
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Terminology
PCR7.2 and up March 2006
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