Verilink Access Manager 2000 (896-502037-001) Product Manual - Manual (Page 47)

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Node
A node is any equipment that has single-point Access Manager access
(i.e., to which Access Manager can connect in order to access its circuit
elements for network management). The single point of access may be in
a variety of modes. The mode of access for far-end nodes is through the
ESF Data Link. The mode of access for near-end nodes is either by direct
connection or through a statistical multiplexer or modem; additionally,
one node controller can access another node controller through a daisy
chain.
Circuit Element
A circuit element is a single module of the parent node to which Access
Manager is connected. If the parent node is a single-line module, such as
a 551VST List 2 CSU, it has only one circuit element. If the parent node
is a multiline module, such as an AS2000 type, the node may have several
elements.
Circuit
A circuit consists of any two network circuit elements, and the
interconnecting DS1 line, that have Access Manager access in a DS1
network.
Route
A route consists of the two network circuit elements at DS1 network
circuit end points as accessed by Access Manager. For Access Manager, a
circuit and a route are functionally equivalent.
The On-line Menu allows you to access nodes and circuit elements for
testing and maintenance functions. Through this menu, you can acquire
the configuration, status, and DS1 performance data of the network. You
can also reset the user registers and perform out-of-service testing.
On-line Access