Lucent Technologies Definity Enterprise Communication Server 8.2 User Manual

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DEFINITY ECS Release 8.2
Administrator’s Guide  
555-233-506  
Issue 1
April 2000
Glossary and abbreviations 
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PRI endpoint (PE)
The wideband switching capability introduces PRI endpoints on switch line-side interfaces. A PRI endpoint 
consists of one or more contiguous B-channels on a line-side T1 or E1 ISDN PRI facility and has an exten-
sion. Endpoint applications have call-control capabilities over PRI endpoints.
principal
A terminal that has its primary extension bridged on one or more other terminals.
principal (user)
A person to whom a telephone is assigned and who has message-center coverage.
private network
A network used exclusively for the telecommunications needs of a particular customer.
private network office code (RNX)
The first three digits of a 7-digit private network number.
processor carrier
See 
control carrier
.
processor data module (PDM)
A device that provides an RS-232C DCE interface for connecting to data terminals, applications processors 
(APs), and host computers, and provides a DCP interface for connection to a communications system. See 
also 
modular processor data module (MPDM)
.
processor port network (PPN)
A port network controlled by a switch-processing element that is directly connected to that PN’s TDM bus 
and LAN bus. See also 
port network (PN)
.
processor port network (PPN) control carrier
A carrier containing the maintenance circuit pack, tone/clock circuit pack, and SPE circuit packs for a proces-
sor port network (PPN) and, optionally, port circuit packs.
PROCR
Processor
Property Management System (PMS)
A stand-alone computer used by lodging and health-services organizations for services such as reservations, 
housekeeping, and billing.
protocol
A set of conventions or rules governing the format and timing of message exchanges to control data move-
ment and correction of errors.
PSC
Premises service consultant
PSDN
Packet-switch public data network
PT
Personal terminal
PTC
Positive temperature coefficient
PTT
Postal Telephone and Telegraph