SIST EN 300 937 V8.0.1:2003
(Main)Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+) (GSM); Data Link (DL) layer; General aspects (GSM 04.05 version 8.0.1 Release 1999)
General Information
- Abstract
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- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Nov-2003
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Dec-2003
- Due Date
- 01-Dec-2003
- Completion Date
- 01-Dec-2003
Overview
SIST EN 300 937 V8.0.1:2003 specifies the general aspects of the Data Link (DL) layer for the digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+), commonly known as GSM. This standard, aligned with the ETSI GSM 04.05 version 8.0.1 Release 1999, establishes the foundational requirements and procedures for the Link Access Procedures on the Dm channel (LAPDm). These procedures are essential for facilitating reliable information transfer between the mobile station (MS) and the network across the GSM radio interface.
Fully harmonized with EN 300 937 and recognized under the Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo (SIST), this document plays a critical role in advancing interoperability and reliability within GSM networks, especially as part of the Release 1999 (R99) upgrades.
Key Topics
- LAPDm Protocol: The standard describes in general terms the LAPDm protocol, including its functions, modes of operation (acknowledged and unacknowledged), and its independence from transmission bitrates.
- Layered Architecture: It explains the relationship between the physical layer, data link layer, and layer 3 (network layer) as per the OSI reference model, following the principles of CCITT Recommendations X.200 and X.210.
- Channel Support: Key GSM channels supported under this specification include the Broadcast Control Channel (BCCH), Paging Channel (PCH), Access Grant Channel (AGCH), Dedicated Control Channel (DCCH, including SDCCH and FACCH), and their distinct handling requirements.
- Information Transfer Services: The DL layer supports both unacknowledged and acknowledged information transfer, critical for various signalling and messaging needs in GSM.
- Service Access Points (SAPI): The document defines how SAPIs serve as identifiers for different types of data link services, particularly SAPI=0 and SAPI=3 for control and messaging, respectively.
- Error Handling and Flow Control: Specifies mechanisms for detection of errors, error reporting between layers, and in-layer protection with flow control.
Applications
Implementing SIST EN 300 937 V8.0.1:2003 brings several practical benefits:
- Mobile Network Infrastructure: Ensures standardized data link communication between mobile stations and the GSM network, enabling reliable mobile voice and data services.
- Interoperability: Provides a common, well-documented approach that equipment manufacturers and operators can follow, promoting global compatibility in GSM deployments.
- Protocol Development: Offers a robust framework for telecommunications engineers developing signaling protocols, mobile switching equipment, and radio access systems.
- Feature Upgrades: Supports the roll-out of enhancements associated with GSM Phase 2+ and Release 1999, paving the way for advanced services like mobile SMS and improved handover procedures.
- Error Management: Strengthens the network’s capability to manage transmission errors, contributing to higher service quality and user satisfaction.
Related Standards
To ensure comprehensive GSM network implementation, SIST EN 300 937 V8.0.1:2003 should be used in conjunction with the following related standards:
- GSM 04.01: Mobile Station - Base Station System (MS-BSS) interface general aspects and principles
- GSM 04.03: Channel structures and access capabilities
- GSM 04.04: Layer 1 general requirements
- GSM 04.06: Detailed Data Link (DL) layer specification
- GSM 04.07, 04.08, 04.10, 04.11: Layer 3 protocols for signalling, services, and SMS support
- GSM 07.01, 07.02, 07.03, 07.05, 07.06: Terminal Adaptation Functions (TAF) and DTE-DCE interface specifics
- CCITT Recommendations X.25, X.200, X.210, Q.920, Q.921
- ISO 3309, ISO/IEC 4335: HDLC frame structure and procedural elements
Practical Value
Adopting this GSM standard assures network robustness, fosters innovation in mobile communication products, and supports the ongoing evolution of global mobile telecommunications. It remains an essential reference for anyone developing compliant GSM infrastructures or upgrading existing systems to the latest specifications.
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SIST EN 300 937 V8.0.1:2003 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+) (GSM); Data Link (DL) layer; General aspects (GSM 04.05 version 8.0.1 Release 1999)". This standard covers: Upgrade to R99
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+) (GSM); Data Link (DL) layer; General aspects (GSM 04.05 version 8.0.1 Release 1999)33.070.50Globalni sistem za mobilno telekomunikacijo (GSM)Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM)ICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 300 937 Version 8.0.1SIST EN 300 937 V8.0.1:2003en01-december-2003SIST EN 300 937 V8.0.1:2003SLOVENSKI
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ETSIEN300937V8.0.1(2000-09)EuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)Digitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase2+);DataLink(DL)layer;Generalaspects(GSM04.05version8.0.1Release1999)GLOBALSYSTEMFORMOBILECOMMUNICATIONSRSIST EN 300 937 V8.0.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN300937V8.0.1(2000-09)2(GSM04.05version8.0.1Release1999)ReferenceREN/SMG-020405Q8KeywordsDigitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem,GlobalSystemforMobilecommunications(GSM)ETSI650RoutedesLuciolesF-06921SophiaAntipolisCedex-FRANCETel.:+33492944200Fax:+33493654716SiretN°34862356200017-NAF742CAssociationàbutnonlucratifenregistréeàlaSous-PréfecturedeGrasse(06)N°7803/88ImportantnoticeIndividualcopiesofthepresentdocumentcanbedownloadedfrom:http://www.etsi.orgThepresentdocumentmaybemadeavailableinmorethanoneelectronicversionorinprint.Inanycaseofexistingorperceiveddifferenceincontentsbetweensuchversions,thereferenceversionisthePortableDocumentFormat(PDF).Incaseofdispute,thereferenceshallbetheprintingonETSIprintersofthePDFversionkeptonaspecificnetworkdrivewithinETSISecretariat.Usersofthepresentdocumentshouldbeawarethatthedocumentmaybesubjecttorevisionorchangeofstatus.InformationonthecurrentstatusofthisandotherETSIdocumentsisavailableathttp://www.etsi.org/tb/status/Ifyoufinderrorsinthepresentdocument,sendyourcommentto:editor@etsi.frCopyrightNotificationNopartmaybereproducedexceptasauthorizedbywrittenpermission.Thecopyrightandtheforegoingrestrictionextendtoreproductioninallmedia.©EuropeanTelecommunicationsStandardsInstitute2000.Allrightsreserved.SIST EN 300 937 V8.0.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN300937V8.0.1(2000-09)3(GSM04.05version8.0.1Release1999)ContentsIntellectualPropertyRights.4Foreword.41Scope.51.1References.61.2Abbreviations.72Conceptsandterminology.73OverviewdescriptionofLAPDmfunctionsandprocedures.103.1General.103.2Unacknowledgedoperation.113.3Acknowledgedoperation.113.4Informationtransfermode.113.4.1InformationtransferontheBCCH.113.4.2InformationtransferonthePCH+AGCH.113.4.3InformationtransferontheDCCHs.113.5Releaseofdatalinks.114Servicecharacteristics.124.1General.124.2Servicesprovidedtolayer3.124.2.1General.124.2.2Priority.124.2.3Segmentation.124.2.4Unacknowledgedinformationtransferservice.134.2.5Acknowledgedinformationtransferservices.134.2.6Randomaccessprocedure.144.3Servicesrequiredfromthephysicallayer.154.4Administrativeservices.164.4.1Generaldescriptionofadministrativeservices.164.4.2Definitionofprimitivesforadministrativeservices.165Overviewofdatalinklayerstructure.165.1Functionalcomposition.165.2Identificationofdatalinkendpoints.165.3Datalinkprocedure.175.4Datalinkdistributionprocedure.175.5Randomaccessprocedures.176Specificrequirements.186.1ModeofoperationandallowedSAPIs.186.2Acknowledgedmodeofoperation.196.2.1Windowsize.196.2.2Processingcapacity.19AnnexA(informative):ChangeRequesthistory.20History.21SIST EN 300 937 V8.0.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN300937V8.0.1(2000-09)4(GSM04.05version8.0.1Release1999)IntellectualPropertyRightsIPRsessentialorpotentiallyessentialtothepresentdocumentmayhavebeendeclaredtoETSI.TheinformationpertainingtotheseessentialIPRs,ifany,ispubliclyavailableforETSImembersandnon-members,andcanbefoundinETSISR000314:"IntellectualPropertyRights(IPRs);Essential,orpotentiallyEssential,IPRsnotifiedtoETSIinrespectofETSIstandards",whichisavailablefromtheETSISecretariat.LatestupdatesareavailableontheETSIWebserver(http://www.etsi.org/ipr).PursuanttotheETSIIPRPolicy,noinvestigation,includingIPRsearches,hasbeencarriedoutbyETSI.NoguaranteecanbegivenastotheexistenceofotherIPRsnotreferencedinETSISR000314(ortheupdatesontheETSIWebserver)whichare,ormaybe,ormaybecome,essentialtothepresentdocument.ForewordThisEuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)hasbeenproducedbyETSITechnicalCommitteeSpecialMobileGroup(SMG).Thepresentdocumentdefinesingeneraltermsthedatalinklayer(layer2)oftheMobileStation(MS)-networkinterfacewithinthedigitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem.TheETSfromwhichthepresentdocumenthasevolvedisPhase2GSMETS300554(GSM04.05version4.0.3).ThecontentsofthepresentdocumentissubjecttocontinuingworkwithinSMGandmaychangefollowingformalSMGapproval.ShouldSMGmodifythecontentsofthepresentdocument,itwillbere-releasedwithanidentifyingchangeofreleasedateandanincreaseinversionnumberasfollows:Version8.x.ywhere:8indicatesRelease1999ofGSMPhase2+.xtheseconddigitisincrementedforallchangesofsubstance,i.e.technicalenhancements,corrections,updates,etc.ythethirddigitisincrementedwheneditorialonlychangeshavebeenincorporatedinthespecification.ThespecificationfromwhichthepresentdocumenthasbeenderivedwasoriginallybasedonCEPTdocumentation,hencethepresentationofthepresentdocumentmaynotbeentirelyinaccordancewiththeETSIdraftingrules.NationaltranspositiondatesDateofadoptionofthisEN:18August2000DateoflatestannouncementofthisEN(doa):30November2000DateoflatestpublicationofnewNationalStandardorendorsementofthisEN(dop/e):31May2001DateofwithdrawalofanyconflictingNationalStandard(dow):31May2001SIST EN 300 937 V8.0.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN300937V8.0.1(2000-09)5(GSM04.05version8.0.1Release1999)1ScopeThepresentdocumentdescribesingeneraltermstheLinkAccessProceduresontheDmchannel,LAPDm.Theapplicationofthisprotocoltootherchanneltypesisforfurtherstudy.DetailsareprovidedinGSM04.06.ThepurposeofLAPDmistoconveyinformationbetweenlayer3entitiesacrosstheGSMPLMNradiointerface(MStonetworkinterface)usingtheDmchannel.NOTE1:ThetermDmchannelisusedforconveniencetodesignatethecollectionofallthevarioussignallingchannelsrequiredintheGSMsystem.SeealsoGSM04.03.ThedefinitionofLAPDmisbasedontheprinciplesandterminologyof:-CCITTRecommendationsX.200andX.210:thereferencemodelforOpenSystemsInterconnection(OSI);-CCITTRecommendationsQ.920andQ.921:thespecificationofLAPDfortheuser-networkinterfaceinISDN;-CCITTRecommendationX.25LAPB:user-networkinterfaceforpacketmodeterminals;and-ISO3309andISO4335:High-levelDataLinkControl(HDLC)standardsforframestructureandelementsofprocedures.LAPDmisaprotocolthatoperatesatthedatalinklayeroftheOSIarchitecture.Therelationshipbetweenthedatalinklayerandotherprotocollayersisdefinedbelow.NOTE2:Theinterfacebetweenthemobilestationandexternalterminalequipment/terminaladaptersisdefinedintheTechnicalSpecificationsoftheGSM07-series.NOTE3:ThephysicallayerontheradiointerfaceisdefinedinGSM04.04andlayer3isdefinedinGSM04.07,04.08,04.10and04.11.ReferenceshouldbemadetotheseTechnicalSpecificationsforthecompletedefinitionsoftheprotocolsandproceduresacrosstheGSMPLMNradiointerface.NOTE4:Theterm"datalinklayer"isusedinthemaintextofthepresentdocument.However,mainlyinfiguresandtables,theterms"layer2"and"L2"areusedabbreviations.Furthermore,inaccordancewithGSM04.07and04.08theterm"layer3"isusedtoindicatethelayerabovethedatalinklayer.LAPDmisindependentofthetransmissionbitrate.ItrequiresphysicalchannelswithcharacteristicsasdefinedinGSM04.03.Section2belowdescribesbasicconceptsusedinthepresentdocumentandGSM04.06.Section3givesanoverviewdescriptionofLAPDmfunctionsandprocedures.Section4summarizestheservicesthatthedatalinklayerprovidestolayer3andtheservicesthatthedatalinklayerrequiresfromthephysicallayer.Section5providesanoverviewofthedatalinklayerstructure.SIST EN 300 937 V8.0.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN300937V8.0.1(2000-09)6(GSM04.05version8.0.1Release1999)1.1ReferencesThefollowingdocumentscontainprovisionswhich,throughreferenceinthistext,constituteprovisionsofthepresentdocument.• Referencesareeitherspecific(identifiedbydateofpublication,editionnumber,versionnumber,etc.)ornon-specific.• Foraspecificreference,subsequentrevisionsdonotapply.• Foranon-specificreference,thelatestversionapplies.• Anon-specificreferencetoanETSshallalsobetakentorefertolaterversionspublishedasanENwiththesamenumber.• ForthisRelease1999document,referencestoGSMdocumentsareforRelease1999versions(version8.x.y).[1]GSM01.04:"Digitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase2+);Abbreviationsandacronyms".[2]GSM04.01:"Digitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem;MobileStation-BaseStationSystem(MS-BSS)interfaceGeneralaspectsandprinciples".[3]GSM04.03:"Digitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase2+);MobileStation-BaseStationSystem(MS-BSS)interfaceChannelstructuresandaccesscapabilities".[4]GSM04.04:"Digitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem;Layer1Generalrequirements".[5]GSM04.06:"Digitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem;MobileStation-BaseStationSystem(MS-BSS)interfaceDataLink(DL)layerspecification".[6]GSM04.07:"Digitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase2);Mobileradiointerfacesignallinglayer3Generalaspects".[7]GSM04.08:"Digitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase2+);Mobileradiointerfacelayer3specification".[8]GSM04.10:"Digitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem;Mobileradiointerfacelayer3SupplementaryservicesspecificationGeneralaspects".[9]GSM04.11:"Digitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase2+);Point-to-Point(PP)ShortMessageService(SMS)supportonmobileradiointerface".[10]GSM07.01:"Digitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase2+);GeneralonTerminalAdaptationFunctions(TAF)forMobileStations(MS)".[11]GSM07.02:"Digitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase2+);TerminalAdaptationFunctions(TAF)forservicesusingasynchronousbearercapabilities".[12]GSM07.03:"Digitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase2+);TerminalAdaptationFunctions(TAF)forservicesusingsynchronousbearercapabilities".[13]GSM07.05:"Digitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase2+);UseofDataTerminalEquipment-DataCircuitterminatingEquipment(DTE-DCE)interfaceforShortMessageService(SMS)andCellBroadcastService(CBS)".[14]GSM07.06:"Digitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase2);UseoftheVseriesDataTerminalEquipment-DataCircuitterminatingEquipment(DTE-DCE)interfaceattheMobileStation(MS)forMobileTermination(MT)configuration".[15]CCITTRecommendationX.25:"Interfacebetweendataterminalequipment(DTE)anddatacircuit-terminatingequipment(DCE)forterminalsoperatinginthepacketmodeandconnectedtopublicdatanetworksbydedicatedcircuit".SIST EN 300 937 V8.0.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN300937V8.0.1(2000-09)7(GSM04.05version8.0.1Release1999)[16]CCITTRecommendationX.200:"ReferenceModelofOpenSystemsInterconnectionforCCITTApplications".[17]CCITTRecommendationX.210:"OpenSystemsInterconnectionlayerservicedefinitionconventions".[18]CCITTRecommendationQ.920:"Integratedservicesdigitalnetwork(ISDN)user-networkinterface-DatalinklayerGeneralaspects".[19]CCITTRecommendationQ.921:"Integratedservicesdigitalnetwork(ISDN)user-networkinterface-Datalinklayerspecification".[20]ISO3309:"Informationtechnology-Telecommunicationsandinformationexchangebetweensystems-Highleveldatalinkcontrol(HDLC)procedures-Framestructure".[21]ISO/IEC4335:"Informationtechnology-Telecommunicationsandinformationexchangebetweensystems-Highleveldatalinkcontrol(HDLC)procedures-Elementsofprocedures".1.2AbbreviationsAbbreviationsusedinthepresentdocumentarelistedinGSM01.04.2ConceptsandterminologyThegenerallayeringprinciplesusedinthepresentdocumentandotherspecificationsinthe04seriesaregiveninGSM04.01.ThedatalinklayeristhenexttolowestlayeroftheOSIreferencemodel.Thedatalinklayerreceivesservicesfromthephysicallayerandprovidesservicestolayer3.Theservicesprovidedbythedatalinklayerarethecombinationoftheservicesandfunctionsprovidedbyboththedatalinklayerandthephysicallayer.AdatalinklayerServiceAccessPoint(SAP)isthepointatwhichthedatalinklayerprovidesservicestolayer3.TheServiceAccessPointisidentifiedbyaServiceAccessPointIdentifier(SAPI).OneormoredatalinkconnectionendpointscanbeassociatedwitheachdatalinklayerSAP.Seefigure1.Adatalinkconnectionendpointisidentifiedbyadatalinkconnectionendpointidentifier(asseenfromlayer3)andbyaDataLinkConnectionIdentifierDLCI(asseenfromthedatalinklayer).SAPIsandDLCIsusedbyLAPDmaredefinedinsection5.2.Layer3Layer3entityDatalinklayerserviceaccesspointDatalinkconnectionendpointDatalinklayerDatalinklayerentity*Figure1:Entities,serviceaccesspointsandendpointsSIST EN 300 937 V8.0.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN300937V8.0.1(2000-09)8(GSM04.05version8.0.1Release1999)Co-operationbetweendatalinklayerentitiesisgovernedbyapeer-to-peerprotocolspecifictothelayer.Forinformationexchangebetweentwoormorelayer3entities,anassociationmustbeestablishedbetweenthelayer3entitiesinthedatalinklayerusingadatalinklayerprotocol.Thisassociationiscalledadatalinkconnection.DatalinkconnectionsareprovidedbythedatalinklayerbetweentwoormoreSAPs(seefigure2).Layer3entityLayer3entityDatalinklayerserviceaccesspointDatalinkconnectionendpointDatalinkrelationshipFigure2:Peer-to-peerrelationshipDatalinklayermessageunitsareconveyedbetweendatalinklayerentitiesbymeansofphysicalconnection.Layer3requestsservicesfromthedatalinklayerviaserviceprimitives.Thesameappliesfortheinteractionbetweenthedatalinklayerandthephysicallayer.Theprimitivesrepresent,inanabstractway,thelogicalexchangeofinformationandcontrolbetweenthedatalinklayeranditsadjacentlayers.Theydonotspecifyorconstrainimplementations.Theprimitivesthatareexchangedbetweenthedatalinklayerandadjacentlayersareofthefollowingfourtypes(seealsofigure3).**Layer3ConfirmIndicationSAPDatalinklayerLayer2peer-to-peerprotocolRequestResponseNOTE:Thesameprincipleappliesfordatalinklayer-physicallayerinteractions.Figure3:PrimitiveactionsequenceSIST EN 300 937 V8.0.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN300937V8.0.1(2000-09)9(GSM04.05version8.0.1Release1999)TheREQUESTprimitivetypeisusedwhenahigherlayerisrequestingaservicefromthenextlowerlayer.TheINDICATIONprimitivetypeisusedbyalayerprovidingaservicetonotifythenexthigherlayerofactivitiesrelatedtotheprimitivetypeREQUEST.TheRESPONSEprimitivetypeisusedbyalayertoacknowledgereceipt,fromalowerlayer,oftheprimitivetypeINDICATION.TheCONFIRMprimitivetypeisusedbythelayerprovidingtherequestedservicetoconfirmthattheactivityhasbeencompleted.TheprecisespecificationofLayer-to-layerinteractionsisgiveninGSM04.06.InformationbetweenpeerentitiesandbetweenentitiesinadjacentlayersattachedtothesameSAPistransferredintwodifferenttypesofmessageunits:-messageunitsofapeer-to-peerprotocol;and-messageunitsthatcontainlayer-to-layerinformationconcerningstatusandspecializedservicerequests.Themessageunitsofthelayer3peer-to-peerprotocolarecarriedbythedatalinkconnection.Themessageunitscontaininglayer-to-layerinformationconcerningstatusandspecializedservicerequestsareneverconveyedoveradatalinkconnectionoraphysicalconnection.Thepresentdocumentintroduces(seealsofigure4):a)thepeer-to-peerprotocolforthetransferofinformationandcontrolbetweenanypairofdatalinklayerserviceaccesspoints;b)theinteractionsbetweenthedatalinklayerandlayer3,andbetweenthedatalinklayerandthephysicallayer.Layer3entityLayer3entityDatalinklayerentityDatalinklayerentitylayerlayerentityentityPhysicalPhysicalDatalinklay
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