Glossary Definition for ADM

Definition

Add/Drop Multiplexer: A synchronous transmission network (SDH or Sonet) can carry multiple channels. An Add/Drop Multiplexer is a device that adds (inserts) or drops (removes) lower-data-rate channel traffic from the higher-rate aggregated channel.

Synonyms

• Add-Drop Mux
• A/D Mux
• ADMs

Keywords

ADD/Drop

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