On Thu, 19 Aug 1999, Daniel A. Seagraves wrote:
> [What do I mean by idle loop?]
>
> On the console there are 6 buttons for each loop, whatever a loop is.
> When I pick up an idle one (which they all are), I get a dial tone.
Hmm, interesting. I wonder if that means this switch is only capable of 6
simultaneous connections? Most modern switches (from 80s on) use a time
division multiplexed bus that allow a much greater number of connections
(usually 256 or more).
Sellam Alternate e-mail: dastar_at_siconic.com
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