Quintum Technologies Tenor AX - Manual (Page 119)

P/N 480-0062-00-10 Glossary-1
GLOSSARY
A
Alarm. A brief message that appears on your screen
when the Tenor AX encounters a problem (i.e., failed
interface). Alarms can be viewed through CLI (see
Command Line Interface) or a Telnet connection.
Auto Switching. If a network packet delay for an IP call
becomes unacceptable, the Tenor AX will automati-
cally switch the call to PSTN.
B
Border Element. Provides access into or out of an admin-
istrative domain. The Tenor AX has two types of Bor-
der Elements: Primary and Secondary.
Bypass Number. A telephone number that is automati-
cally sent to the PSTN, without going VoIP.
C
CDR. Call Detail Recording. A string of data which con-
tains call information such as call date and time, call
length, calling party and called party.
CDR Server. The server (or workstation) responsible for
receiving and processing CDRs as they are generat-
ed.
CLI. See Command Line Interface.
Command Line Interface (CLI). A configuration system
you use to configure and monitor the Tenor AX unit
via telnet connection.
Console port. RS-232 connector on rear of unit is used
for connection to a PC’s serial port via DB-9 null mo-
dem cable.
D
DB-9. Serial RS-232 9-pin male connector (with RS-232
interface) is used to connect the Tenor AX to your
PC’s asynchronous serial port.
DSP. Digital Signal which provides the required signal
processing for the Tenor AX.
E
ESD. Electrostatic Discharge occurs as a result of im-
properly handled electrostatic components. An ESD
Antistatic Strap must be used to prevent ESD.
Ethernet. A Local Area Network (LAN) data network
design that connects devices like computers, printers,
and terminals. It transmits data over twisted pair or
coaxial cable at speeds of 10 to 100 Mbps.
Ethernet port. A port on the Tenor AX which provides
RJ-45 jacks for connection to a 10/100 Ethernet LAN
switch or hub via RJ-45 cable.
Extranet. Communications with a source outside your
company.
F
FXO port. Provides an RJ-11 jack for connection to
the Central Office to provide direct connection
to the PSTN.
FXS port. Provides an RJ-11 jack for connection to
a PBX, Keyphone or phone.
G
Gatekeeper. See H.323 Gatekeeper.
H
H.323. A protocol standard for sending multimedia com-
munications (i.e., voice/data) simultaneously over
packet-based networks, such as IP.
H.323 Gatekeeper. An H.323 built in gatekeeper which
performs IP call routing functions such as call control
and administrative services to another Tenor AX
unit or another H.323 endpoint.
Hop-off PBX Call. A toll call which is “leaked out” of a
PBX into a private network in order to eliminate toll
charges.
I
Internet. A packet based network which transports voice/
video/data over TCP/IP.
Intranet communication. Communication within the
same company, usually through an Ethernet hub.
IP Address. A unique 32 bit address that identifies a net-
work device is connected to the network via TCP/IP.
IVR. Interactive Voice Response enables you offer ser-