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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