Glossary

D

Diameter

Diameter can also be used as a signaling protocol for mobility management which is typically associated with an IMS or wireless type of environment. Diameter is the successor to the RADIUS protocol. The MPE device supports a range of Diameter interfaces, including Rx, Gx, Gy, and Ty.

DRA

Diameter Routing Agent

A functional element in a 3G or 4G (such as LTE) wireless network that provides real-time routing capabilities to ensure that messages are routed among the correct elements in a network.

DRMA

Distributed Routing and Management Application

A Tekelec proprietary protocol used for communicating routing information between Policy Management systems.