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| What is the difference between promina link and a trunk? |
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A trunk is a single, physical connection between two nodes, while a link is a logical connection and may consist of more than one trunk. |
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| Briefly describe dynamic bandwidth allocation. |
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Channels are assigned only the amount of bandwidth they need. When the bandwidth is no longer needed, it's returned to the pool for use by other circuits. |
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| What is the purpose of dynamic routing? |
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It provides automatic rerouting if a path to a connected node is down. |
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| How are standards of operation imposed throughout the network? |
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| List six common equipment modules? |
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Node processor modules, shelf connection modules, system bus cards, power supplies, chassis, and cabinets. |
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| List three modules that serve as external timing sources for the SX module. |
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Trunk cards, PRC and TMCP voice cards, and USD cards. |
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| What module provides processing for the Promina? |
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| What Promina module is the file system for storage of system code, configuration database, event logs, and network management data? |
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| What is the purpose of the T-Bus? |
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The T-Bus provides bandwidth across the backplane and from shelf to shelf, 32 Mbps per shelf. |
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| What module is the point at which a voice or data call leaves the node and enters the network? |
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What protocol carries data that allows users to configure, query, and monitor all nodes from anywhere in the network? |
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| Which data module supports asynchronous data rates from 75 bps to 19.2 kbps, and synchronous data up to 64 kbps? |
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| What's the maximum speed of the HSD data module? |
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| What voice module accepts two DS-1 signals in D3/D4 frame format and separates them into 48 separate 64-kbps channels? |
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| What is the purpose of the Operator Interface status levels? |
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Definition
They control the amount of access the operator has to the nodes in the local domain and the tasks the operator can perform. |
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| Which menu is the entry point for accessing the Operator Interface and for connecting to the PSM? |
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| What kind of commands does the Function Area menu contain? |
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It contains commands for configuring the network, monitoring and controlling alarms and events, performing diagnostics, and performing network operations. |
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| What kind of information can be viewed by executing the query node command? |
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The node's configuration, including the voice compression available on the node, software version installed on the node, the hardware type, and link status. |
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| Which command is used to display detailed or summary information for one or more cards or ports in the local domain? |
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| How can you prevent alarms from being overwritten or discarded? |
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By canceling alarms that have been resolved or are not associated with a clearing event. |
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