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DEFINITY AUDIX System Release 4.0
System Description Pocket Reference
585-300-214
Issue 1
May 1999
Glossary
GL-3
Boot Filesystem
The filesystem from which the system loads its initial programs.
Broadcast Messaging
A feature that enables the system administrator and other designated
users to send a voice mail message to all subscribers automatically.
Buffer
Memory used to compensate for time differences in transmission by
temporarily storing data.
Busyout Service
When a technician or administrator blocks service to keep customers
from using faulty equipment until it can be repaired or tested. For
instance, when ports (or a link) are busied out, subscribers who try to
access their mailboxes hear a
fast busy
reorder tone. People who
would normally reach DEFINITY AUDIX through Call Answering are
not forwarded; they hear ringing and no answer at the number they
called.
C
Call Answer
A feature that allows the system to answer a call and record a mes-
sage when the subscriber is unavailable. Callers may be redirected to
the system through the call coverage or Call Forwarding switch fea-
tures. Subscribers may record a personal greeting for these callers.
Call Answer Language Choice
Call answer multilingual option where a user can alternate between a
primary language set and a secondary language. The two languages
are administered on a per subscriber basis. If this feature is enabled,
the subscriber may not use the standard DEFINITY AUDIX Multiple
Personal Greetings feature.
Camp-On
A system shutdown option that waits for ports to become idle before
blocking service to them. This allows subscribers to finish calls in
progress.
Central Office (CO)
A main telephone office where private customer lines are terminated
and connected to the public network through common carriers.
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The Multifunction board’s main processor that controls system data
transfer, input/output (I/O), and logical instructions.
Class of Service (COS)
The standard set of features given to subscribers when they are first
administered (set up with a voice mailbox).