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List of terms
APC
See access protocol control (APC) (page 6).
APS
See automatic protection switching (APS) (page 15).
application
Nortel Multiservice Switch software is partitioned into distinct software applications. Applications contain features that are loaded on cards to provide services. A Multiservice Switch node can run multiple software applications simultaneously. An example of an application is frame relay service. See also application version (AV) (page 11).
application journaling
Represents the journaling of operational data between active and standby applications.
application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC)
An integrated circuit that performs a set of specific processes more quickly and efficiently than a generic processor.
application version (AV)
A particular version (or release) of an application.
application version list (AVL)
Specifies the version level of all applications that are configured to run on a Nortel Multiservice Switch node.
AQM
See ATM queue manager (AQM) (page 14).
Architect for Passport
A Multiservice Data Manager toolset.
area border router (ABR)
Connects one or more OSPF areas and the backbone in IP networking. ABRs condense or summarize the topological data of their attached areas for distribution on the backbone. The backbone in turn distributes the information to other areas.
ARP
See address resolution protocol (ARP) (page 7).
AS
See autonomous system (AS) (page 15).
Nortel Multiservice Switch 7400/15000/20000
Terminology
PCR7.2 and up March 2006
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