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List of terms

DPRS

See dynamic packet routing system (DPRS) (page 45).

DRAM

Dynamic random access memory.

drop precedence (DP)

Drop precedence refers to the importance of an IP packet. A drop precedence value is assigned to a packet to control its loss sensitivity relative to other packets when they are placed on the same queue. Generally, a drop precedence value of low indicates the packet is less likely to be discarded when the queue is congested. This traffic has a higher probability of being forwarded. Similarly, a drop precedence value of high indicates the packet is more likely to be discarded when the queue is congested. This traffic has a lower probability of being forwarded. The actual loss sensitivity of packets depends on the discarding mechanism at the queue.

DS0

The 64 kbit/s line standard format for North America as defined by the ITU-T.

DS1

The 1.544 Mbit/s interface defined in ITU-T G.703. Consists of a framed pattern of twenty-four 64 kbit/s time slots.

DS1c

A digital signal level having a transmission rate of 3.152 Mbit/s carrying 48 DS0s plus overhead bits.

DS3

The 44.736 Mbit/s line standard format in North America as defined by the ITU-T. This is the format used to carry information over the T3 trunk.

DSCP

See differentiated services code point (page 42).

DSU

See data service unit (DSU) (page 40).

DTE

See data terminal equipment (DTE) (page 40).

DTL

See designated transit list (DTL) (page 41).

Nortel Multiservice Switch 7400/15000/20000

Terminology

NN10600-005 7.2S1 Standard

PCR7.2 and up March 2006

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