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service is being provided.
Management Connection
Identifies the type of routing used (STATIC or DYNAMIC), and if STATIC is selected allows
the gateway network element to be identified.
Manager
Capable of issuing network management operations and receiving events. The manager
communicates with the agent in the controlled network element.
Manual Switch State
A protection group shall enter the Manual Switch State upon the initiation and successful
completion of the Manual Switch command. The protection group leaves the Manual Switch
state by means of the Clear or Forced Switch commands. While in the Manual Switch state the
system may switch the active unit automatically if required for protection switching.
Mapping
The logical association of one set of values, such as addresses on one network, with quantities
or values of another set, such as devices or addresses on another network.
MB
Megabytes
Mbit/s
Megabits per second
MCF (Message Communications Function)
Function that provides facilities for the transport and routing of Telecommunications
Management Network messages to and from the Network Manager.
MD (Mediation Device)
Allows for exchange of management information between Operations System and Network
Elements.
MDI
Miscellaneous Discrete Input
MDO
Miscellaneous Discrete Output
MEC (Manufacturer Executable Code)
Network Element system software in binary format that after being downloaded to one of the
stores can be executed by the system controller of the network element.
MEM
Memory
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