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Multiservice Switch trunk over ATM
The transport mechanism used by Nortel Multiservice Switch trunks to carry
cell traffic on an ATM-based interface.
Multiservice Switch trunking system
The software system that implements Nortel Multiservice Switch trunking
functions, such as managing links with other Multiservice Switch nodes or
DPN-100 modules.
MVP-E
See multipurpose voice platform enhanced echo cancellation (MVP-E)
(page
MX
See mixed-mode (MX) (page
nailed-up endpoint (NEP)
An endpoint in a permanent connection. Nailed-up endpoints link the ATM
connection to Nortel Multiservice Switch trunking over ATM.
nailed-up relay point (NRP)
An intermediate or relay point in a permanent connection. Nailed-up relay
points are linked together in a Nortel Multiservice Switch node to form an
bearer service (ABS) (page
NAMS ID
See 1In Nortel Multiservice Switch systems, an attribute allowing the definition
of a NAMS identifier. See NN10600-060 Nortel Multiservice Switch 7400/
15000/20000 Component Reference for NAMS ID attribute description.
(page
NAMS identifier (NAMS ID)
1 In Nortel Multiservice Switch systems, an attribute allowing the definition
of a NAMS identifier. See NN10600-060 Nortel Multiservice Switch 7400/
15000/20000 Component Reference for NAMS ID attribute description.
2 In DPN, the identifier for a subsection of a functional grouping of
administrative subsystems. See NAMS in 241-0001-002 DPN-100 List of
Terms.
native address
An address or address prefix that matches one of the summary addresses for
a given node.
NCS
See Network Clock Synchronization (NCS) System (page
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