Glossary

COM port

Communications port. A computer’s serial communications port used to transmit to and

 

receive data from a modem. The modem connects directly to this port.

community name

An identification used by an SNMP manager to grant an SNMP server access rights to a

 

MIB.

COMSPHERE

A proprietary product family name and a registered trademark of Paradyne.

configuration

The arrangement of a system or network as defined by the characteristics of its functional

 

units.

configuration option

Device software that sets specific operating parameters for the device. Sometimes referred

 

to as straps.

CPU fail

Central Processing Unit failure. A Self-Test Health message indicating a failure in the

 

device’s central processing unit.

CRC

Cyclic Redundancy Check. A mathematical method of confirming the integrity of received

 

digital data.

CRC6

CRC using six check bits.

CSA

Canadian Standards Association.

CSU

Channel Service Unit. A device that connects service user equipment such as a DSU to the

 

local digital telephone loop, protects the line from damage, and regenerates the signal.

Ctrl branch

Control branch of the DSU/CSU menu tree.

CTS

Clear To Send. A signal indicating that the device is ready for the DTE to transmit data.

 

Usually occurs in response to Request To Send (RTS).

Cust1

Customer 1 configuration area. The first of two sets of customer-defined configuration

 

options.

Cust2

Customer 2 configuration area. The second of two sets of customer-defined configuration

 

options.

D4

The transmission standard that specifies 12 frames as a superframe that is used for frame

 

synchronization and to locate signaling bits.

daisy chaining

Connecting the COM port of one device to the AUX port of another device to provide SNMP

 

connectivity.

data port

The electrical interface between the device and the synchronous data terminal equipment.

database

An organized compilation of computerized data.

DB15 connector

A 15-position connector used on cables or devices.

DB25 connector

A 25-position connector used on cables or devices.

DCE

Data Communications Equipment. The equipment that provides the functions required to

 

establish, maintain, and end a connection. It also provides the signal conversion required for

 

communication between the DTE and the network.

DCLB

Data Channel LoopBack. Loops the data received from the network interface, for all DS0

 

channels allocated to the selected port, back to the network.

default

A factory-preset value that is assumed to be correct unless changed by the user.

DevFail

Device Failure. A message that indicates that an internal failure has been detected by the

 

operating firmware. An 8-digit code appears for use by service personnel.

DevHS branch

Device Health and Status branch of the DSU/CSU menu tree.

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