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List of terms
port-VLAN identifier (PVID)
The
port management system (PMS)
A software system that controls and monitors the physical interfaces that are supported on function processors.
power converter
Converts primary power inputs into secondary operating voltages. Power converters are available in ac and dc versions, which are not interchangeable between ac and dc Nortel Multiservice Switch device configurations. Synonymous with power supply.
power converter section
The part of the shelf assembly, located directly below the processor card section, that contains the power distribution facilities for both primary and secondary power.
power input panel
An area at the rear of the power section used to connect the power source.
PPD
See partial packet discard (PPD) (page 96).
PPI
See Passport to Passport interface (PPI) (page 97).
PQC
See Passport queue controller (PQC) (page 97).
PRI
See primary rate interface (PRI) (page 105).
primary IP address
An IP address selected from the set of real interface addresses. One possible selection algorithm is to always select the first address.
primary path
The preferred specified path for a given specified path connection.
Nortel Multiservice Switch 7400/15000/20000
Terminology
PCR7.2 and up March 2006
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