Northern Telecom DMS-100 Series Maintenance Manual page 230

17-10 List of terms
remote cluster controller (RCC)
A two-shelf peripheral module (PM) that provides a master controller for all
units at the Remote Switching Center (RSC). The host line trunk controller
(LTC) controls the RCC.
Remote Line Concentrating Module (RLCM)
An equipment frame that provides an interface between two to six DS-1
links (from the line group controller [LGC] at the host office). The RLCM
provides a maximum of 640 subscriber lines (connected at the local level).
An RLCM has the following:
remote terminal interface (RTIF)
See reset terminal interface.
reset terminal interface (RTIF)
In DMS SuperNode, a terminal used to reboot and monitor the status of the
system. The RTIF can be a local terminal or a remote terminal connected
through a modem. Also known as remote terminal interface.
return to service (RTS)
An action that allows an out-of-service unit or piece of equipment to process
calls.
REx
Routine Exercise
RLCM
Remote Line Concentrating Module
ROM
read-only memory
routine exercise (REx) test
An automatic test performed at normal intervals on DMS equipment by
internal software.
297-1001-591 Standard 04.03 March 1999
one line concentrating module (LCM)
remote maintenance module (RMM)
host interface equipment (HIE) shelf