| Supervisory
System |
A controlling
computer system; one is required for every 16 COTs |
| Central
Office Terminal |
Provides
universal services and an interface to the Supervisory System |
| Digital
System Cross Connect (DSX) |
A bay
or panel to which T1 lines and DS1 circuit packs are wired and
that permits cross-connections by patch cords and plugs |
| Transport
Facility |
Fiber
or copper DS1 |
| Remote
Terminal |
The
distribution interface; can be Remote Digital Terminal (copper)
or Host Digital Terminal (fiber) |
| Distribution
Facility (ONU) |
One
single-mode Fiber/Optical Network Unit; copper to crossbox/customer;
12 or 24 derived pairs per ONU |