Glossary - Quintum Tenor AS Product Manual

GLOSSARY

A
Alarm. A brief message that appears on your screen
when the Tenor AS encounters a problem (i.e.,
failed interface). Alarms can be viewed through
CLI (see Command Line Interface), a Telnet
connection, or Tenor Monitor.
Auto Switching. If a network packet delay for an IP
call becomes unacceptable, the Tenor AS will
automatically switch the call to PSTN.
B
Border Element. Provides access into or out of an
administrative domain. The Tenor AS has two
types of Border Elements: Primary and Second-
ary.
Bypass Number. A telephone number that is auto-
matically sent to the PSTN, without going VoIP.
C
CDR. Call Detail Recording. A string of data which
contains call information such as call date and
time, call length, calling party and called party.
CDRs can be viewed through the Tenor Moni-
tor.
CDR Server. The server (or workstation) responsi-
ble for receiving and processing CDRs as they
are generated.
Command Line Interface (CLI). A configuration
system you use to configure and monitor the
Tenor AS unit via telnet connection.
Configuration Manager. A GUI interface which en-
ables you to configure all functions in the Tenor
AS.
Console port. RS-232 connector on System Con-
troller card is used for connection to a PC's seri-
al port via DB-9 null modem cable.
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D
DSP. Digital Signal which provides the required
signal processing for the Tenor AS.
E
ESD. Electrostatic Discharge occurs as a result of
improperly handled electrostatic components.
An ESD Antistatic Strap must be used to prevent
ESD.
Ethernet. A Local Area Network (LAN) data net-
work design that connects devices like comput-
ers, printers, and terminals. It transmits data
over twisted pair or coaxial cable at speeds of 10
to 100 Mbps.
Ethernet port. A port on the Tenor AS which pro-
vides RJ-45 jacks for connection to a 10/100
Ethernet LAN switch or hub via RJ-45 cable.
Extranet. Communications with a source outside
your company.
F
FXO port. Provides an RJ-11 jack for connection to
the Central Office to provide direct connection
to the PSTN.
FXS port. Provides an RJ-11 jack for connection to
a PBX, Keyphone or phone.
G
Gatekeeper. See H.323 Gatekeeper.
Ground Screw. Provides earth ground to the unit if
additional grounding is required.
H
H.323. A protocol standard for sending multimedia
communications (i.e., voice/data) simultaneous-
ly over packet-based networks, such as IP.
H.323 Gatekeeper. An H.323 built in gatekeeper
which performs IP call routing functions such as
call control and administrative services to anoth-
er Tenor AS unit or another H.323 endpoint.
Hop-off PBX Call. A toll call which is "leaked out"
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