Cisco GS7000 Installation And Configuration Manual page 156

Glossary
SNMP
simple network management protocol. A protocol that governs network management and the
monitoring of network devices and their functions.
synchronous transmission
A transmission mode in which the sending and receiving terminal equipment are operating
continuously at the same rate and are maintained in a desired phase relationship.
T
torque
A force that produces rotation or torsion. Usually expressed in lb-ft (pound-feet) or N-m
(Newton-meters). The application of one pound of force on a lever at a point on the lever that
is one foot from the pivot point would produce 1 lb-ft of torque.
TX
transmit or transmitter.
U
UPS
un-interruptible power supply.
uV
microvolt. One millionth of a volt.
V
V
volt.
W
W
watt. A measure of electrical power required to do work at the rate of one joule per second. In
a purely resistive load, 1 Watt = 1 Volt x 1 Amp.
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