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FORMATAGE TRAMES [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-10-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
  • Information Processing (Informatics)
  • Telecommunications Transmission
CONT

The data link layer (layer 2) provides communication between two or more adjacent systems. The data link layer performs frame formatting, error checking, addressing, and other functions necessary to ensure accurate data transmission between adjacent systems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique
  • Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
  • Transmission (Télécommunications)
CONT

La couche liaison de données (couche 2) assure la communication entre deux ou plusieurs systèmes adjacents. La couche Liaison de données effectue le formatage des trames, la vérification des erreurs, l'adressage et les autres fonctions nécessaires à la transmission exacte des données entre systèmes adjacents.

OBS

Termes (et justifications) tirés de la norme : «TBITS 6.2 The Industry/Government Open Systems Specification (IGOSS) - Technical Specifications» publiée par les Services des technologies de l'information du Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Canada.

Spanish

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