Do Jornada nas Estrelas: O Manual Técnico da Próxima Geração
Optical Data Network (ODN).
Data transmission is accomplished with a network of multiplexed optical mono-crystal microfibers. A series of five redundant major optical trunks link the two main computer cores in the primary hull, and an additional set of trunks link these to the third core in the engineering section. Any individual trunk is designed to be able to handle the total data load of the ship's basic operating systems. Major ODN trunks also provide information links to the 380 optical subprocessors located throughout the ship. These subprocessors improve system response time by distributing system load and provide a measure of redundancy in case of major system failure. From these subprocessors, additional ODN links connect to each individual control panel or display surface. Two secondary optical data networks provide protected linkages to key systems and stations; these backup systems are physically separated from the primary system and from each other.
e da Enciclopédia de Jornada nas Estrelas
ODN.
Acronym for optical data network. A system of fiber-optic data-transmission conduits used aboard Federation starships, serving as the nervous system of the ship's computer network.
Em suma, é uma série de cabos interconectados que permite a comunicação hardline entre os vários sistemas da nave.