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timeout
The expiration of a predefined interval which then triggers some action.
T, measurement interval
The time interval over which rates and burst sizes are measured. In general,
the duration of T is proportional to the burstiness of the traffic. This
measurement is provisioned in multiples of 100 ms.
tone signaling
A configurable option in E&Mstrapped voice/fax channels.
traffic
Generic term for communications activity over a link.
Tx, transmit
An abbreviation for transmit, transmitter, transmission or transmitting.
Types I to V
Strapping options on the voice/fax module used to match the E&Mstrapped
channel with one of five PBX trunk types.
Universal Voice Module
MICOM's voice/fax module with plugin modules for the required interface
(E&M, FXO, and FXS).
VF, voice frequency
Any frequency within that part of the audiofrequency range essential for
speech transmission of commercial quality (3003000 Hz). This is the
frequency range used over telephone lines.
virtual circuit
A logical path between two subscribers on a network that is established only
for the duration of the call.
WAN, wide area network
A network that connects one or more remote locations via commoncarrier
provided lines. Contrast with LAN.
warm start
A system reset that maintains the current configuration. In the Integration
unit a warm start may be performed in the Command Facility or at front of
the unit.
