Paradyne COMSPHERE 3550 Series User Manual page 143

Local Loopback
LSD
multipoint circuit
Network Management System
(NMS)
non-disruptive diagnostics
non-disruptive session
option sets
permissive interface
physical address
point-to-point circuit
primary core
programmable interface
PSTN
rate adaption
rear connector plate
receiver
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A test used to determine whether the DSU's DTE connection and the DSU are
operating properly. The DSU must be connected to the DTE for this loopback to be
run.
The state of the received Line Signal Detect lead, also known as carrier detect.
A data network circuit that uses multipoint transmission and consists of one control
with multiple tributaries.
A set of diagnostic and configuration management tools for a data communication
network, consisting of software programs and dedicated computer hardware.
Diagnostics that are transmitted over the in-band secondary channel or routed
through a DBM in Standby mode so that bandwidth assigned to the data is not
affected.
Executing the command will not disrupt primary data.
Sets of configuration options (or libraries) that are related and that fulfill a specific
function. For example, the Diagnostic (Diag branch) configuration options allow
you to configure the DSU for performing diagnostic functions. This option set (or
library) contains 16 configuration options related to the DSU's or DBM's diagnostic
operation.
A dial modem operating mode characterized by a fixed output power level of
– 9 dBm. It is one of two possible operating modes for a DBM connected to dial
lines (see programmable interface).
The shared diagnostic control panel (SDCP) address of a Model 3551 DSU derived
from its carrier address and physical slot number.
A data network circuit with one control and one tributary.
This is the circuit card function that is normally running when power is supplied to
the unit.
A dial modem operating mode characterized by an output power level (–12 to
0 dBm), set by a programming resistor in the datajack. It is one of two possible
operating modes for a DBM connected to dial lines (see permissive interface).
Public Switched Telephone Network (also called the dial network).
Used when the DSU or DBM operates at a speed greater than the DTE. This
capability is enabled automatically when the port speed is set lower than the line
speed.
A plate that contains two DTE connectors and is installed on the COMSPHERE
3000 Series Carrier. The rear connector plate allows the removal of a Model 3551
DSU from the front of the carrier without having to disconnect the DTE cables.
A circuit that accepts data signals from a transmitter.
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