Glossary Definition for SONET

Definition

Synchronous Optical Network: A North American standard for transmission in synchronous optical networks. It defines a family of rates, formats, interfaces, transport options, and maintenance capabilities. The minimum rate for SDH is 155Mbps.

Synonyms

• Synchronous Optical Network

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