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List of terms
local bus
A
local domain edge node
A node that has at least one
local domain link type
In the context of the local rerouting protocol, a PNNI link can be described as an
local leaf
Relevant to a single node in a PMP call. A local leaf is on a branch with a local root, across the Nortel Multiservice Switch node back plane, forming a new link to the remote leaf.
local management interface (LMI)
In frame relay, the part of the
local memory
A RAM that stores code and program data for the microprocessor.
local node name
The name of a Nortel Multiservice Switch node. It forms the initial part of all component names, but is usually suppressed. For example, em/ottawa lp/0 appears as lp/0.
local rerouting domain
In the context of the local rerouting protocol, a group of nodes linked by intra- domain links.
local root
Relevant to a single node in a PMP call. A local root is on a branch with a local leaf across the Nortel Multiservice Switch node backplane. A local root multicasts copies of incoming cells to each local leaf.
LODS
See loss of delay synchronization (LODS) (page 77).
LOF
See loss of frame (LOF) (page 77).
Nortel Multiservice Switch 7400/15000/20000
Terminology
PCR7.2 and up March 2006
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