AT&T 585-310-231 Telephone User Manual


 
Glossary
Issue 2.0 December 1995 GL-19
modular processor data module (MPDM)
A data device that converts RS-232C or RS-449 protocol signals to digital communications
protocol (DCP) used by System 75/85, Generic1, and Generic 3 switches. MPDMs may connect
AT&T Intuity to a switch DCIU or SCI link or connect terminals to a switch port card.
MPDM
See
modular processor data module
.
MTBF
See
mean time between failures
.
multi-application platform (MAP)
The computer hardware platform used by the AT&T Intuity system. Currently, a MAP/5, MAP/40,
and MAP/100 are available.
multilingual feature
A feature that allows simultaneously-active language announcement sets on the system. With this
feature, mailboxes can be administered so that subscribers can hear prompts in the language of
their choice.
MWI
See
message-waiting indicator
.
MWL
See
message waiting lamp
.
N
networking
See
Intuity AUDIX Digital Networking
.
networking prefix
A set of digits that identifies an AT&T Intuity machine.
night attendant
The automated attendant created on a MERLIN LEGEND switch that automatically becomes
active during off-hours. The night attendant substitutes for one or more daytime attendants.
not deliverable message
Al message that could not be delivered after a specified number of attempts. This usually means
that the subscriber’s mailbox is full.
O
on-line help
An AT&T Intuity feature that provides information about AT&T Intuity user interface screens by
pressing a predetermined key. See also
help
.
open systems interconnection (OSI)
Internationally accepted framework of standards for communication between two systems made
by different vendors.