Nortel Networks NN43021-110 - Manual (Page 37)

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Figure 13
Large System basic architecture
Common control complex
The processor is the common control complex of the system. It provides the
sequences to process voice and data connections, monitor call activity, and
perform system administration and maintenance.
The processor communicates with the network interface over a common
control bus that carries the flow of information.
The common control complex consists of:
• the processor card or cards that provide the computing power for system
operation
• system memory that stores all operating software programs and data
unique to each system
Nortel Communication Server 1000
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