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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