DEFINITY Enterprise Communications Server Release 8.2
Upgrades and Additions for R8r
555-233-115
Issue 1
April 2000
Glossary and Abbreviations
GL-32
MCU
Multipoint control unit
MDF
Main distribution frame
MDM
Modular data module
MDR
Message detail record
MEM
Memory
memory
A device into which information can be copied and held, and from which information can later be
obtained.
memory shadowing link
An operating-system condition that provides a method for memory-resident programs to be more
quickly accessed, allowing a system to reboot faster.
message center
An answering service that supplies agents to and stores messages for later retrieval.
message center agent
A member of a message-center hunt group who takes and retrieves messages for voice-terminal
users.
MET
Multibutton electronic telephone
MF
Multifrequency
MFB
Multifunction board
MFC
Multifrequency code
MHz
Megahertz
MIM
Management information message
minor alarm
An indication of a failure that could affect customer service. Minor alarms are automatically
displayed on LEDs on the attendant console and maintenance or alarming circuit pack, sent to the
alarm log, and reported to a remote maintenance facility, if applicable.
MIPS
Million instructions per second
MIS
Management information system
MISCID
Miscellaneous identification