System information

Glossary
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enhanced serial data interface (ESDI)
A software-controlled and hardware-controlled method used to store data on magnetic peripher-
als.
equipped/unequipped
The state of a networking channel that indicates whether Lucent I
NTUITY software has recognized
it. Devices must be equipped before they can be enabled (made active). See also enabled/dis-
abled.
error message
A message on the screen indicating that something is wrong within the system and possibly sug-
gesting how to correct it.
errors
Problems detected by the system during operation and recorded in the maintenance log. Errors
can produce an alarm if they exceed a threshold.
escape from reply
The ability to quickly return to getting messages for a user who encounters a problem trying to
respond to a message. To escape, the user presses .
escape to attendant
An I
NTUITY AUDIX feature that allows users with the call answer feature to have a personal atten-
dant or operator administered to pick up their unanswered calls. A system-wide extension could
also be used to send callers to a live agent.
ESD
See electrostatic discharge (ESD).
ESDI
See
enhanced serial data interface (ESDI) .
event
An informational messages about the system’s activities. For example, an event is logged when
the system is rebooted. Events may or may not be related to errors and alarms.
F
facilities restriction level (FRL)
A value that determines which types of calls the users of a switch are allowed to make.
facility out-of-service (FOOS)
State of operation during which the current channel is not receiving a dial tone and is not function-
ing.
facsimile
1. A digitized version of written, typed, or drawn material transmitted over telephone lines and
printed out elsewhere. 2. Computer-generated text or graphics transmitted over computer net-
works. A computer-generated fax is typically printed to a fax machine, but can remain stored
electronically.
fax
See facsimile.
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