Cisco ONS 15327 User Documentation page 531

Glossary
IP address
32-bit address assigned to host using TCP/IP. An IP address belongs to one of five classes (A, B, C, D, or E) and is written as
4 octets separated by periods (dotted decimal format). Each address consists of a network number, an optional subnetwork
number, and a host number.
J
Java
Object-oriented programming language developed at Sun Microsystems to solve a number of problems in modern
programming practice. The Java language is used extensively on the World Wide Web, particularly for applets.
K
K bytes
Automatic protection switching bytes. K bytes are located in the SONET line overhead and monitored by equipment for an
indication to switch to protection.
L
LAN
Local Area Network. High-speed, low error data network covering a relatively small geographic area. LANs connect
workstations, peripherals, terminals, and other devices in a single building or other geographically limited area. Ethernet,
FDDI, and Token Ring are widely used LAN technologies.
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display. An alphanumeric display using liquid crystal sealed between two pieces of glass. LCDs conserve
electricity.
Learning bridge
Bridge that performs MAC address learning to reduce traffic on the network. Learning bridges manage a database of MAC
addresses and the interfaces associated with each address. See also MAC address learning.
Line layer
Refers to the segment between two SONET devices in the circuit. The line layer deals with SONET payload transport, and its
functions include multiplexing and synchronization. Sometimes called a maintenance span.
Line timing mode
A node that derives its clock from the SONET lines.
Link budget
The difference between the output power and receiver power of an optical signal expressed in dB. Link refers to an optical
connection and all of its component parts (optical transmitters, repeaters, receivers, and cables).
Link integrity
The network communications channel is intact.
Cisco ONS 15327 User Documentation, R3.3
GL-7
June 2002