The NE is comprised of telecommunication equipment (or Groups /parts of telecommunication equipment) and support equipment that performs Network Element functions ( NEF ) and has one or more standard Q-type interfaces . ITU-T has three distinct definitions of Network Element, as follow Rec. Q.9: "An entity in the telecommunications network." Recs. Z.337, Z.341: "Telecommunication equipment which may perform signaling, switching and transmission functions." Recs. M.30, M.60: "The NE is comprised of telecommunication equipment (or Groups/parts of telecommunication equipment) and support equipment that performs network element functions (NEFs)and has one or more Q-type Interfaces The NEF function in the context of this latter definition has to do with the communication between the TMN and the network. source: ITU-T M.30/60,Q.9, Z.337/341 domain: TMN acronyms: NE usage: EU-P308
As defined in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, a facility or equipment used in provisioning a telecommunications service. The term may include the features, functions and capabilities of that facility or equipment.
A piece of equipment in a telecommunications network, such as cross-connects, multiplexers, and transmission gear.
A single piece of telecommunications equipment used to perform a function or service integral to the underlying network.
A piece of network equipment that can be managed through an element manager as part of a network management system.
a facility or the equipment used in the provision of a telecommunications service. The term includes subscriber numbers, databases, signaling systems, and information sufficient for billing and collection or used in the transmission, routing, or other provision of a telecommunications service.
A network device managed by SNMP.
A network element (NE) is telecommunications hardware equipment that is addressable and manageable. NEs provide support or services to the user and can be managed through an element manager (EMS).