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Glossary
Attribute
See parameter. Properties or functional aspects of a configurable MIB object.
Channel
The multiplexed signal for one voice or data conversation, running
simultaneously with other channels over a single logical or physical line.
Circuit
A data communication path established between two network hosts; for
example, a permanent or switched virtual circuit (PVC or SVC) over a packetor cell-switched network, or over a dial or leased-line connection.
Connector
The physical and electrical means to interconnect an interface module in a
network device directly or indirectly to a physical network medium.
Interface
A data link/physical layer connection to a physical network transmission
medium. An interface includes media-specific driver software.
Line
The physical medium that completes a circuit path, identified typically by
connector, slot, and media type. In a multiline circuit, one circuit uses multiple
lines for added bandwidth.
Logical Line
See line. A logical path on a physical circuit.
Parameter
See attribute. A BCC or Site Manager variable that defines a specific MIB
attribute or set of MIB attributes.
Port
See connector. On a network device or a user end station, a logical point of
termination for data sent or received by a specific protocol or application.
Slot
The physical and electrical means to interconnect an interface module in a
network device directly or indirectly to a physical network medium.
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