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Appendix E: Glossary
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Term/Acronym Definition
MDI/MDIX Media-Dependent Interface/ Media-Dependent Interface
Crossover. The ability of an Ethernet port to automatically
detect and configure its cabling connections to
accommodate crossover or non-crossover wiring, depending
on its link partner and cabling.
MEP Maintenance Association End Points
MIB Management Information Base: A database of objects that
can be monitored by a network management system. Both
SNMP and RMON use standardized MIB formats that allow
any SNMP and RMON tools to monitor any device defined by
a MIB.
MSA Multi-Source Agreement (SFP): The standard an SFP must
meet to be compatible in network devices.
NOC Network Operations and Control Center
OAM Operations, Administration and Maintenance
OAM CFM IEEE 802.1ag Connectivity Fault Management
PROM Programmable Read-Only Memory
SFP Small Form-Factor Pluggable: An industry standard optical
pluggable module.
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol: A set of protocols
for managing complex networks over a standards-based IP
network.
TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol
VLAN Virtual Local Area Network