The tables defined by this MIB module contain a collection
of managed objects that are general in nature and apply to
an edge device in an organizations network, e.g. a Metro
Ethernet network. An edge device, is a customer located
equipment, this is the first device which will connect the
Service Provider's network and map subscriber traffic into
the next layer. The access media could be either CAT5 or
fiber. The access device (edge device) can be designed for
DSL, Ethernet or other technologies, however, this MIB is
designed for Ethernet.
Terminology:
UNI - User to Network Interface
NNI - Network to Network Interface.
ENI - Enhanced Network Interface. Enhanced UNI port.
module/device
- In an environment (specifically, in an SNMP context)
consisting of a single chassis which can contain
multiple cards, the term 'module' refers to a card
and the term 'device' refers to the whole chassis.
In an environment where multiple chassis are 'stacked'
together, the term 'module' refers to a chassis and
the term 'device' refers to the whole stack.
In an environment containing only a single chassis
without removable cards, the terms 'device' and
'module' both refer to the chassis and its contents. |