Lucent Technologies Release 6 ユーザーズマニュアル
DEFINITY Enterprise Communications Server Release 6
Installation and Test for Multi-Carrier Cabinets
Installation and Test for Multi-Carrier Cabinets
555-230-112
Issue 5
May 1998
Glossary and Abbreviations
Page GL-38
packet, the message element and control IE are arranged in a specified format. See also
packet
bus
and
packet switching
.
packet bus
A wide-bandwidth bus that transmits packets.
packet switching
A data-transmission technique whereby user information is segmented and routed in discrete data
envelopes called packets, each with its own appended control information, for routing,
sequencing, and error checking. Packet switching allows a channel to be occupied only during
the transmission of a packet. On completion of the transmission, the channel is made available for
the transfer of other packets. See also
envelopes called packets, each with its own appended control information, for routing,
sequencing, and error checking. Packet switching allows a channel to be occupied only during
the transmission of a packet. On completion of the transmission, the channel is made available for
the transfer of other packets. See also
PAD
Packet assembly/disassembly
paging trunk
A telecommunications channel used to access an amplifier for loudspeaker paging.
party/extension active on call
A party is on the call if he or she is actually connected to the call (in active talk or in held state). An
originator of a call is always a party on the call. Alerting parties, busy parties, and tones are not
parties on the call.
originator of a call is always a party on the call. Alerting parties, busy parties, and tones are not
parties on the call.
PBX
Private branch exchange
PC
See
personal computer (PC)
.
PCM
See
PCOL
Personal central-office line
PCOLG
Personal central-office line group
PCS
Permanent switched calls
PDM
See
PDS
Premises Distribution System
PE
Processing element
PEC
Price element code
PEI
Processor element interchange
personal computer (PC)
A personally controllable microcomputer.