System information

Glossary
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RAM
See random access memory (RAM).
random access memory (RAM)
The memory used in most computers to store the results of ongoing work and to provide space to
store the operating system and applications that are actually running at any given moment.
read-only memory (ROM)
A form of computer memory that allows values to be stored only once; after the data is initially
recorded, the computer can only read the contents. ROM is used to supply constant code ele-
ments such as bootstrap loaders, network addresses, and other more or less unvarying programs
or instructions.
reboot
See boot.
remote access
Sending and receiving data to and from a computer or controlling a computer with terminals or
PCs connected through communication (that is, telephone) links.
remote installation
A system, site, or piece of peripheral equipment that is installed in a different location from the
host switch or system.
remote maintenance
The ability of Lucent personnel to interact with a remote computer through a telephone line or LAN
connection to perform diagnostics and some system repairs. See also
remote service center
remote network
A network in which the systems are integrated with more than one switch.
remote service center
A Lucent or Lucent-certified organization that provides remote support to Lucent INTUITY custom-
ers. Depending upon the terms of the maintenance contract, your remote service center may be
notified of all major and minor alarms and have the ability to remotely log in to your system and
remedy problems. See also remote maintenance
.
remote terminal
A terminal connected to a computer over a telephone line.
remote users
INTUITY AUDIX users whose mailboxes reside on a remote INTUITY AUDIX Digital Networking
machine.
REN
See ringer equivalence number (REN).
reply loop escape
An I
NTUITY AUDIX feature that allows a user the option of continuing to respond to a message after
trying to reply to a nonuser message.
reply to sender
An I
NTUITY AUDIX feature that allows users to immediately place a call to the originator of an
incoming message if that person is in the switch’s dial plan.