List of terms – Nortel Networks NN43001-314 User Manual

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List of terms

CDP

Coordinated Dialing Plan. Under the recommended Coordinated Dialing
Plan, the Branch User ID can be an extension (for example, 4567). For more
information about CDP, consult Dialing Plans Reference (NN43001-283).

datadump

A datadump, or Equipment Datadump (EDD), is performed on the Call
Server to save the active database to backup and to copy the database to
static memory on the pertinent Small System Controller.

DSP

Digital Signal Processing, which refers to manipulating analog information,
such as sound or photographs that has been converted into a digital form.
DSP also implies the use of a data compression technique.

When used as a noun, DSP stands for Digital Signaling Processor, a special
type of coprocessor designed for performing the mathematics involved in
DSP. Most DSPs are programmable, which means that they can be used
for manipulating different types of information, including sound, images,
and video.

ELAN subnet

Embedded Local Area Network subnet. This isolated subnet connects the
Call Server, Signaling Server, Voice Gateway Media Card, and TM 3.01 for
system communication purposes.

gateway

In networking, a combination of hardware and software that links two
different types of networks. Gateways between e-mail systems, for example,
enable users on different e-mail systems to exchange messages.

H.323

A standard approved by the International Telecommunication Union
(ITU) that defines how audiovisual conferencing data is transmitted
across networks. In theory, H.323 enables users to participate in the

Nortel Communication Server 1000

Branch Office Installation and Commissioning

NN43001-314

01.02

Standard

Release 5.0

20 June 2007

Copyright © 2007, Nortel Networks

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