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Glossary-5
central processing unit
Sometimes referred to as the microprocessor, the CPU more
often describes the system unit, the box that holds a PC's
essential components (except keyboard and monitor).
chip
Typically, a chip refers to the small flake of silicon crystal that
makes up the microprocessor or some other type of controller.
CLAN
customer local area network
CLID
See Calling Line Identification.
client
The client part of a client-server architecture. Typically, a client
is an application that runs on a personal computer or
workstation and relies on a server to perform some operations.
For example, an E-mail client is an application that enables you
to send and receive E-mail.
COM or COMM
Communications port. Usually refers to the Logical Device
name of PC serial ports as defined by DOS.
controlled directory number
Allows incoming calls to be queued into the switch, and
messages regarding these calls to be sent to Nortel Symposium
Call Center Server.
controller board
A special type of expansion board that contains a controller for a
peripheral device. When you attach new devices, such as a disk
drive, to a computer, often a controller board must also be
added.
Standard 1.0
Nortel Symposium Call Center Server
May 1998
1001t Hardware Installation Guide
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