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Appendix: 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