Capterra Glossary
CSU (Channel Service Unit)
CSU is a telecommunications term that refers to the device at the end of a T-carrier line. It terminates data transmission from one network, converts it into electrical signals for passage over fiber optic or copper wires, and then re-transmits the signal to another network. CSUs can be used in conjunction with DSU (Data Service Units)
What Small and Midsize Businesses Need to Know About CSU (Channel Service Unit)
Businesses should consider using CSUs if they need a reliable way to transmit data between two networks. By using CSUs, companies can ensure that their data is sent and received securely and efficiently.
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- WAN (Wide-Area Network)
- Service-oriented Architecture (SOA)
- Augmented Reality (AR)
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
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- Service-Level Agreement (SLA)
- Scalability
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