DEFINITY AUDIX System Release 4.0
System Description Pocket Reference
585-300-214
Issue 1
May 1999
Glossary
GL-7
Header
Information that the system creates to identify a message. A message
header includes the originator or recipient, type of message, creation
time, and delivery time.
Hunt Group
A group of ports on a switch usually administered to search for avail-
able ports in a circular pattern.
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Initialization
The process of bringing a system to a predetermined operational state.
The start-up procedure tests hardware and flashware; loads the boot
filesystem programs; locates, mounts, and opens other required file-
systems; and starts normal service.
Initialization and Administration System (INADS)
A maintenance system used by remote technicians to track alarms.
Interboard Bus
For release 3.2 and earlier versions, the inter-integrated circuit (I
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C)
bus that provides connectivity between the Alarm board and the Multi-
function board.
INTUITY Message Manager
A PC application that is used for the retrieval and display of message
headers, addressing to lists, managing personal greetings, and for cre-
ating, forwarding, and replying to voice mail messages.
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Leave Word Calling
A switch feature that allows the calling party to leave a standard (non-
voice) message for the called party using a feature button or dial
access code.
Light Emitting Diode (LED)
For Release 3.2 and earlier releases, a red-light indicator on the sys-
tem faceplate panel that shows the status of operations and possible
fault conditions. An unlit LED indicates a healthy system. When flash-
ing, the LED indicates a software problem. When it is steadily lit, a
hardware problem exists.
Release 4.0 uses three LEDs on the system’s faceplate to report the
system’s status and to provide alarm and diagnostic information.
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
For release 3.2 and earlier releases, the 10-character alphanumeric
display on the DEFINITY AUDIX faceplate panel that automatically
shows status of the system including alarms.