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ATM Switch Network Configuration Manual
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Bipolar Violation (BPV) -
an error event on a line in which the normal pattern of alternating
high (one) and low (zero) signals is disrupted. A bipolar violation is noted when two high sig-
nals occur without an intervening low signal, or vice versa.
B-ISDN Inter-Carrier Interface (B-ICI) -
An ATM Forum defined specification for the interface
between public ATM networks to support user services across multiple public carriers.
Bit Error Rate (BER) -
A measure of transmission quality, generally shown as a negative expo-
nent, (e.g., 10
-7
which means 1 out of 10
7
bits [1 out of 10,000,000 bits] are in error).
Bit Interleaved Parity (BIP) -
an error-detection technique in which character bit patterns are
forced into parity, so that the total number of one bits is always odd or always even. This is
accomplished by the addition of a one or zero bit to each byte, as the byte is transmitted; at the
other end of the transmission, the receiving device verifies the parity (odd or even) and the
accuracy of the transmission.
Bit Robbing -
The use of the least significant bit per channel in every sixth frame for signaling.
Bit Stuffing -
A process in bit-oriented protocols where a zero is inserted into a string of ones
by the sender to prevent the receiver from interpreting valid user data (the string of ones) as
control characters (a Flag character for instance).
Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) -
used by gateways in an internet connecting autonomous net-
works. It is derived from experiences learned using the EGP.
bps -
bits per second
Bridge -
a device that expands a Local Area Network by forwarding frames between data link
layers associated with two separate cables, usually carrying a common protocol. Bridges can
usually be made to filter certain packets (to forward only certain traffic).
Bridge Protocol Data Unit (BPDU) -
A message type used by bridges to exchange management
and control information.
Broadband -
a service or system requiring transmission channels capable of supporting rates
greater than the Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) primary rate.
Broadband Access -
an ISDN access capable of supporting one or more broadband services.
Broadband Connection Oriented Bearer (BCOB) -
Information in the SETUP message that indi-
cates the type of service requested by the calling user.
BCOB-A (Bearer Class A) -
Indicated by ATM end user in SETUP message for connection-ori-
ented, constant bit rate service. The network may perform internetworking based on AAL
information element (IE).
BCOB-C (Bearer Class C) -
Indicated by ATM end user in SETUP message for connection-ori-
ented, variable bit rate service. The network may perform internetworking based on AAL
information element (IE).
BCOB-X (Bearer Class X) -
Indicated by ATM end user in SETUP message for ATM transport
service where AAL, traffic type and timing requirements are transparent to the network.
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