Nortel Communication Server - Nortel 1000M Overview

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List of terms
AC
analog
analog signal
architecture
backplane
battery backup
capacity
card cage
Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview
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Alternating Current
A process that models information in the form of a continuously
varying parameter such as current, voltage, or phase.
A signal that varies in a continuous manner such as voice or
music. An analog signal can be contrasted with a digital signal,
which represents only discrete states. The signal emitted by a
data telephone has both analog and discrete characteristics.
The interrelationship between the parts of a system; the
framework of a system.
A printed circuit board that extends across the width of the card
cage and connects to the circuit card connectors.
System power furnished by standby batteries that are charged
by a charger. If commercial power fails, the batteries maintain
service for a limited period of time, determined by the size of the
batteries and the traffic on the system.
The information-carrying ability of a telecommunications facility,
group, network, or system measured in bits per second (bps).
A frame for holding circuit cards in a module; also called a card
chassis.

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