Paradyne 3164-A2 Mbps menu tree, MIB II module MRU network network interface, Parity, Perf branch

Glossary

Mbps menu tree

MIB

MIB II module

MRU network network interface

NMS

node

object (SNMP)

OOF option

PAP

parity

PBX

PC

PDU

PDV

Perf branch

PLB

PORT (1–4) interface

POWER connector power-on self-test

PPP

PRBS

Megabits per second. One megabit is 1,048,576 (10242) bits.

The structure containing the menu hierarchy starting at a Top-Level menu and extending down to various device functions.

Management Information Base. A database of managed objects used by SNMP to provide network management information and device control.

MIB Release 2. The current Internet-standard MIB, defined by RFC 1213.

A compact assembly functioning as a component in a larger system or unit.

Maximum Request Unit.

A configuration of data processing devices used for information exchange.

The T1 network interface connector on the rear panel of the DSU/CSU.

Network Management System. A computer system used for monitoring and controlling network devices.

A connection or switching point on the network.

A specific item within a Management Information Base (MIB).

Out Of Frame. An error condition in which frame synchronization bits are in error.

A hardware or software function that can be selected or enabled as part of a configuration process.

Password Authentication Protocol. A security technique that requires a user password for access to a system.

A way of checking data accuracy by counting the number of bits that have a value of one.

Private Branch Exchange. Telephone switching equipment dedicated to one customer. A PBX connects private telephones to each other and to the public dial network.

Personal Computer.

Protocol Data Unit. A message containing protocol-specific information.

Pulse Density Violation. The number of ones (marks, pulses) is not adequate for the line requirement.

Performance Report branch of the DSU/CSU menu tree.

Payload Loopback. Loopback mode that loops the information received on the T1 network interface back to the network after it has passed through receive and transmit framing section.

The synchronous data port interface on the DSU/CSU.

The power input connector on the DSU/CSU.

A test that checks most hardware components when power is applied to the device or a reset is initiated.

Point-to-Point Protocol. A protocol for packet transmission over serial links, specified by Internet RFC 1661.

Pseudo-Random Bit Sequence. A test pattern containing any possible combination of digital ones and zeros for a given string length.

3160-A2-GB21-90 February 2001 GL-7