List of terms
This is a list of terms that are specific to MASI, or that have meanings in the context of MASI
that are not standard.
chgmasi - The command you use to administer MASI at the MMCX administration
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terminal.
Interserver - Connections between MMCX terminals on different MMCX servers/nodes.
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MASI domain - A MASI domain consists of Avaya Communication Manager and one or
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more MASI nodes that share the same dial plan. That is, the extension numbers on the
MMCX are known to Communication Manager, and fit in the Communication Manager dial
plan.
MASI interworking - MASI interworking refers to the completion of a voice connection
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within Avaya Communication Manager, involving at least one MASI terminal and a MASI
path.
MASI link - The connection between the MMCX and Avaya Communication Manager.
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MASI node - A single MMCX server. You may connect more than one MASI node to a
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Communication Manager. Each node has a separate number. This node number needs to
be consistent whenever referring to a specific MMCX server.
MASI non-interworking - MASI non-interworking refers to the completion of a call by
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MMCX, not involving a MASI path.
MASI path - The Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) B-channels between MMCX
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and Avaya Communication Manager in a MASI environment. Paths are used for voice and
data connections between Avaya Communication Manager and MMCX.
MASI signaling link - ISDN D-channel used to transport a new ISO protocol called the
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MASI protocol between Avaya Communication Manager and the MMCX.
MASI terminal - The representation in Avaya Communication Manager of MMCX
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terminals in a MASI environment.
MMCX interface - PRI interface for connecting an MMCX server to other public, private or
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wide area network (WAN) switching systems or equipment that is part of the public
network. Similar to a Communication Manager trunk group. These may include non-MASI
trunks connecting Avaya Communication Manager and the MMCX.
MMCX trunk - The representation in Avaya Communication Manager of trunk or network
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facilities terminating on MMCX. For purposes of MASI, they are called "interfaces."
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