A wirefiber ring having two layers applied in four clock positions. The system resides in a server having a part specification database for storing a plurality of part specification label having part information and corresponding supplier information and a part test database for storing a plurality of part test records having part information and corresponding part test information. The electronic node represents the electronic switching fabric that interconnects OEO equipment within a physical node. Illustratively, the transverse elements may be staples, open-ended washers, or open-ended nuts. More particularly, the UNS can receive a request for the identity of a user from a trusted application.