SIST EN 301 067-5 V1.2.1:2003
(Main)Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN); Digital Subscriber Signalling System No. two (DSS2) protocol; Connection characteristics; Negotiation during call/connection establishment phase; Part 5: Test Suite Structure and Test Purposes (TSS&TP) specification for the network
General Information
- Abstract
Align edition 1 of the standard to the TSS&TP (part 5) and correct other possible errors based on contributions Develop part 5 (TSS&TP for the network) of EN 301 067
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Oct-2003
- Technical Committee
- SPN - Services and Protocols for Networks
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Nov-2003
- Due Date
- 01-Nov-2003
- Completion Date
- 01-Nov-2003
- Mandate
- M/213
Overview
SIST EN 301 067-5 V1.2.1:2003 defines the Test Suite Structure and Test Purposes (TSS&TP) for the network associated with the Digital Subscriber Signalling System No. two (DSS2) protocol within the Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN) environment. Developed by the Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo (SIST), this standard aligns with European Norm EN 301 067-5 and refines edition 1 by correcting errors and adapting to contributions from stakeholders.
The core focus is on the network-side implementation at the TB reference point or the coincident SB/TB reference point, as defined within the context of B-ISDN and DSS2 protocol negotiation procedures during the call or connection establishment phase. This standard provides a structured approach for specifying and performing conformance tests, crucial for ensuring interoperability and reliability in broadband telecommunication networks.
Key Topics
Test Suite Structure (TSS):
- Organizes the testing process into logical sections covering all relevant network behaviors.
- Addresses traffic parameter negotiation, signaling procedures, and acceptance processes for connection establishment.
Test Purposes (TP):
- Clearly defines what each test aims to achieve, mapped to protocol requirements.
- Uses a standardized naming convention to ensure clarity and traceability.
- Focuses on externally observable behaviors to validate protocol conformance.
Network Interface Coverage:
- Includes the TB and coincident SB/TB reference points for user-network interfacing.
- Covers point-to-multipoint and point-to-point connection handling.
Validation of DSS2 Protocol Implementation:
- Ensures that equipment supports required signaling and negotiation as per the protocol specifications.
- Tests handling of both mandatory and optional protocol elements.
Alignment with Base Standards:
- Derived from and harmonized with EN 301 067-1 (main protocol specification) and EN 301 067-2 (PICS proforma).
- Conforms to general methodology outlined in ISO/IEC 9646 for conformance testing.
Applications
SIST EN 301 067-5 V1.2.1:2003 is applied in several key areas:
Conformance Testing of Network Equipment
- Network providers and telecom equipment manufacturers use this standard to verify their implementations of the B-ISDN DSS2 protocol.
- Supports comprehensive testing during both development and acceptance phases.
Interoperability Assurance
- Ensures that network-side equipment from different vendors can operate together reliably by enforcing a common testing framework.
Quality Assurance & Certification
- Serves as a reference for third-party testing laboratories to certify products in accordance with European and international telecom standards.
- Facilitates efficient troubleshooting by identifying protocol misalignments or implementation flaws early in deployment cycles.
Protocol Evolution and Maintenance
- Provides the foundation for future updates and enhancements to B-ISDN and DSS2 protocol testing as network technology evolves.
Related Standards
For a comprehensive approach to B-ISDN DSS2 conformance and testing, the following standards are relevant:
- EN 301 067-1: Protocol specification for DSS2 connection negotiation
- EN 301 067-2: Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS) proforma
- EN 301 067-3/4/6: User-side TSS&TP, Abstract Test Suite (ATS), and Partial Protocol Implementation eXtra Information for Testing (PIXIT) proformas
- EN 300 443-1: User-network interface layer 3 specification for basic call/bearer control
- ITU-T Recommendation Q.2962: Core reference for DSS2 connection characteristic negotiation
- ISO/IEC 9646: General framework and methodology for conformance testing
Adhering to SIST EN 301 067-5 V1.2.1:2003 ensures rigorous validation of network implementations, directly supporting the quality, reliability, and interoperability goals of modern broadband ISDN infrastructure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 301 067-5 V1.2.1:2003 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN); Digital Subscriber Signalling System No. two (DSS2) protocol; Connection characteristics; Negotiation during call/connection establishment phase; Part 5: Test Suite Structure and Test Purposes (TSS&TP) specification for the network". This standard covers: Align edition 1 of the standard to the TSS&TP (part 5) and correct other possible errors based on contributions Develop part 5 (TSS&TP for the network) of EN 301 067
Align edition 1 of the standard to the TSS&TP (part 5) and correct other possible errors based on contributions Develop part 5 (TSS&TP for the network) of EN 301 067
SIST EN 301 067-5 V1.2.1:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.080 - Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN). The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 301 067-5 V1.2.1:2003 is associated with the following European legislation: Standardization Mandates: M/213. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN); Digital Subscriber Signalling System No. two (DSS2) protocol; Connection characteristics; Negotiation during call/connection establishment phase; Part 5: Test Suite Structure and Test Purposes (TSS&TP) specification for the network33.080Digitalno omrežje z integriranimi storitvami (ISDN)Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)ICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 301 067-5 Version 1.2.1SIST EN 301 067-5 V1.2.1:2003en01-november-2003SIST EN 301 067-5 V1.2.1:2003SLOVENSKI
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ETSIEN301067-5V1.2.1(2000-09)EuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)BroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN);DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.two(DSS2)protocol;Connectioncharacteristics;Negotiationduringcall/connectionestablishmentphase;Part5:TestSuiteStructureandTestPurposes(TSS&TP)specificationforthenetworkSIST EN 301 067-5 V1.2.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN301067-5V1.2.1(2000-09)2ReferenceREN/SPAN-05241-5KeywordsATM,ATS,B-ISDN,broadband,DSS2,ISDN,layer3,network,PIXIT,UNI,TSS&TPETSI650RoutedesLuciolesF-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 301 067-5 V1.2.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN301067-5V1.2.1(2000-09)3ContentsIntellectualPropertyRights.4Foreword.41Scope.52References.53Definitionsandabbreviations.63.1Definitions.63.1.1Definitionsrelatedtoconformancetesting.63.1.2DefinitionsrelatedtoEN300443-1.63.2Abbreviations.64TestSuiteStructure(TSS).75TestPurposes(TP).75.1Introduction.75.1.1TPnamingconvention.75.1.2SourceofTPdefinition.75.1.3Teststrategy.75.1.4Testofcallstates.85.2TPsforthetrafficparametersnegotiation,network.85.2.1SignallingproceduresatthecoincidentSB/TBandattheTBreferencepoints.85.2.1.1Negotiatingthetrafficparametersattheoriginationinterface.85.2.1.1.1Trafficparameternegotiationprocedures(01).85.2.1.1.2Negotiationacceptance(02).115.2.1.2Negotiatingthetrafficparametersatthedestinationinterface.115.2.1.2.1Negotiationrequest(03).115.2.1.2.2Negotiationconfirmation(04).126Compliance.147Requirementsforacomprehensivetestingservice.14History.15SIST EN 301 067-5 V1.2.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN301067-5V1.2.1(2000-09)4IntellectualPropertyRightsIPRsessentialorpotentiallyessentialtothepresentdocumentmayhavebeendeclaredtoETSI.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)hasbeenproducedbyETSITechnicalCommitteeServicesandProtocolsforAdvancedNetworks(SPAN).Thepresentdocumentispart5ofamulti-partstandardcoveringtheDigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.2(DSS2)protocolspecificationfortheB-ISDNconnectionnegotiationduringcall/connectionestablishmentphase,asidentifiedbelow:Part1:"Protocolspecification[ITU-TRecommendationQ.2962[8](1996),modified]";Part2:"ProtocolImplementationConformanceStatement(PICS)proformaspecification";Part3:"TestSuiteStructureandTestPurposes(TSS&TP)specificationfortheuser";Part4:"AbstractTestSuite(ATS)andPartialProtocolImplementationseXtraInformationforTesting(PIXIT)proformaspecificationfortheuser";Part5:"TestSuiteStructureandTestPurposes(TSS&TP)specificationforthenetwork";Part6:"AbstractTestSuite(ATS)andpartialProtocolImplementationeXtraInformationforTesting(PIXIT)proformaspecificationforthenetwork".NationaltranspositiondatesDateofadoptionofthisEN:22September2000DateoflatestannouncementofthisEN(doa):31December2000DateoflatestpublicationofnewNationalStandardorendorsementofthisEN(dop/e):30June2001DateofwithdrawalofanyconflictingNationalStandard(dow):30June2001SIST EN 301 067-5 V1.2.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN301067-5V1.2.1(2000-09)51ScopeThepresentdocumentspecifiesthenetworkTestSuiteStructureandTestPurposes(TSS&TP)fortheTBreferencepointorcoincidentSBandTBreferencepoint(asdefinedinITU-TRecommendationI.413[5])ofimplementationsconformingtothestandardsforthesignallinguser-networklayer3specificationforconnectionnegotiationduringcall/connectionestablishmentphaseoftheDigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.two(DSS2)protocolforthepan-EuropeanBroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN),EN301067-1[1].AfurtherpartofthepresentdocumentspecifiestheAbstractTestSuite(ATS)andpartialProtocolImplementationeXtraInformationforTesting(PIXIT)proformabasedonthepresentdocument.2ReferencesThefollowingdocumentscontainprovisionswhich,throughreferenceinthistext,constituteprovisionsofthepresentdocument.• Referencesareeitherspecific(identifiedbydateofpublication,editionnumber,versionnumber,etc.)ornon-specific.• Foraspecificreference,subsequentrevisionsdonotapply.• Foranon-specificreference,thelatestversionapplies.[1]ETSIEN301067-1(V1.1):"BroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN);DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.two(DSS2)protocol;Connectioncharacteristics;Negotiationduringcall/connectionestablishmentphase;Part1:Protocolspecification[ITU-TRecommendationQ.2962(1996),modified]".[2]ETSIEN301067-2(V1.1):"BroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN);DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.two(DSS2)protocol;Connectioncharacteristics;Negotiationduringcall/connectionestablishmentphase;Part2:ProtocolImplementationConformanceStatement(PICS)proformaspecification".[3]ISO/IEC9646-1:"Informationtechnology-OpenSystemsInterconnection-Conformancetestingmethodologyandframework;Part1:GeneralConcepts".[4]ISO/IEC9646-2:"Informationtechnology-OpenSystemsInterconnection-Conformancetestingmethodologyandframework;Part2:AbstractTestSuitespecification".[5]ITU-TRecommendationI.413(1993):"B-ISDNuser-networkinterface".[6]ETSIETS300406:"MethodsforTestingandSpecification(MTS);Protocolandprofileconformancetestingspecifications;Standardizationmethodology".[7]ETSIEN300443-1:"BroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN);DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.two(DSS2)protocol;B-ISDNuser-networkinterfacelayer3specificationforbasiccall/bearercontrol;Part1:Protocolspecification[ITU-TRecommendationQ.2931(1995),modified]".[8]ITU-TRecommendationQ.2962:"DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.2-Connectioncharacteristicsnegotiationduringcall/connectionestablishmentphase".SIST EN 301 067-5 V1.2.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN301067-5V1.2.1(2000-09)63Definitionsandabbreviations3.1DefinitionsForthepurposesofthepresentdocument,thetermsanddefinitionsgiveninEN301067-1[1]andEN300443-1[7]andthefollowingapply:3.1.1Definitionsrelatedtoconformancetestingabstracttestcase:refertoISO/IEC9646-1[3]AbstractTestMethod(ATM):refertoISO/IEC9646-1[3]AbstractTestSuite(ATS):refertoISO/IEC9646-1[3]ImplementationUnderTest(IUT):refertoISO/IEC9646-1[3]lowertester:refertoISO/IEC9646-1[3]ProtocolImplementationConformanceStatement(PICS):refertoISO/IEC9646-1[3]PICSproforma:refertoISO/IEC9646-1[3]ProtocolImplementationeXtraInformationforTesting(PIXIT):refertoISO/IEC9646-1[3]PIXITproforma:refertoISO/IEC9646-1[3]TestPurpose(TP):refertoISO/IEC9646-1[3]3.1.2DefinitionsrelatedtoEN300443-1network:DSS2protocolentityattheNetworksideoftheuser-networkinterfacewhereaTBreferencepointorcoincidentSBandTBreferencepointappliesnetwork(SB/TB):DSS2protocolentityattheNetworksideoftheuser-networkinterfacewhereacoincidentSBandTBreferencepointappliesnetwork(TB):DSS2protocolentityattheNetworksideoftheuser-networkinterfacewhereaTBreferencepointapplies(useristheprivateISDN)3.2AbbreviationsForthepurposesofthepresentdocument,thefollowingabbreviationsapply:ATMAbstractTestMethodATSAbstractTestSuiteB-ISDNBroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetworkDSS2DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.twoIUTImplementationUnderTestN0NulllinkstateN1CallInitiatedlinkstateN10ActivelinkstateN3OutgoingCallProceedinglinkstateN4CallDeliveredlinkstateN6CallPresentlinkstateN7CallReceivedlinkstateN9IncomingCallProceedinglinkstatePICSProtocolImplementationConformanceStatementPIXITProtocolImplementationeXtraInformationforTestingTPTestPurposeSIST EN 301 067-5 V1.2.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN301067-5V1.2.1(2000-09)7TSSTestSuiteStructure4TestSuiteStructure(TSS)SignallingproceduresatthecoincidentSB/TBandattheTBreferencepointsNegotiatingthetrafficparametersattheoriginationinterfaceTrafficparameternegotiationprocedures.(01)Negotiationacceptance.(02)NegotiatingthetrafficparametersatthedestinationinterfaceNegotiationrequest.(03)Negotiationconfirmation.(04)Figure1:Testsuitestructure5TestPurposes(TP)5.1IntroductionForeachtestrequirementaTPisdefined.5.1.1TPnamingconventionTPsarenumbered,startingat01,withineachgroup.GroupsareorganizedaccordingtotheTSS.Additionalreferencesareaddedtoidentifytheactualtestsuite(seetable1).Table1:TPidentifiernamingconventionschemeIdentifier:__=service+typeofIUT:"NEGN"forconnectionNEGotiation,IUT=Network=groupnumber:two-characterfieldrepresentingthegroupreferenceaccordingtoTSS=sequentialnumber:(01-99)5.1.2SourceofTPdefinitionTheTPsarebasedonEN301067-1[1].5.1.3TeststrategyAsthebasestandardEN301067-1[1]containsnoexplicitrequirementsfortesting,theTPsweregeneratedasaresultofananalysisofthebasestandardandthePICSspecificationEN301067-2[2].TheTPsareonlybasedonconformancerequirementsrelatedtotheexternallyobservablebehaviouroftheIUT,andarelimitedtoconceivablesituationstowhicharealimplementationislikelytobefaced(ETS300406[6]).SIST EN 301 067-5 V1.2.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN301067-5V1.2.1(2000-09)85.1.4TestofcallstatesManyTPsincludeareferencetotheIUT'sfinalcallstateaftertherealizationoftheTP.InthesecasestheTPincludestherequirementtoensurethattheIUThasenteredthisparticularfinalcallstate.EnsuringthattheIUTisinaparticularcallstateshallberealizedbyfollowingtheproceduresdescribedinclause5.6.11ofEN300443-1[7].Accordingtotheseprocedures,theIUTonreceiptofaSTATUSENQUIRYmessage,shallrespondwithaSTATUSmessageindicating,inthefifthoctetoftheCallstateinformationelement,thecurrentcallstateoftheIUT.ThisexchangeofmessagesisnotmentionedexplicitlyineachTPbutisconsideredtobeimplicitinthereferencetothefinalcallstate.ThiswayofphrasingtheTPshasbeenusedtoavoidover-complicatingthetextandstructureoftheTPsandtoimprovethereadability.5.2TPsforthetrafficparametersnegotiation,networkAllPICSitemsreferredtointhisclauseareasspecifiedinEN301067-2[2]unlessindicatedotherwisebyanothernumberedreference.Unlessspecified:-themessagesindicatedarevalidandcontainatleastthemandatoryinformationelementsandpossiblyoptionalinformationelements;-theinformationelementsindicatedarevalidandcontainatleastthemandatoryparametersandpossiblyoptionalparameters.5.2.1SignallingproceduresatthecoincidentSB/TBandattheTBreferencepoints5.2.1.1NegotiatingthetrafficparametersattheoriginationinterfaceTestpurposesforEN301067-1[1]clause9.1.5.2.1.1.1Trafficparameternegotiationprocedures(01)TestpurposesforEN301067-1[1]clause9.1.2.NEGN_01_01EnsurethattheIUTinN0,onreceiptofaSETUPmessage,withbothalternativeATMtrafficdescriptorinformationelement,andminimumacceptableATMtrafficdescriptorinformationelementincluded,-sendsaRELEASECOMPLETEmessagewithacauseinformationelementindicatingacausevalue73"unsupportedcombinationoftrafficparameters"andremainsinN0.NEGN_01_02EnsurethattheIUTinN0,onreceiptofaSETUPmessage,withthealternativeATMtrafficdescriptorinformationelement(withnotallowedcombinationoftrafficparameters),-processesthemessageasvalid,optionallysendsaSTATUSmessagewithaCauseinformationelementindicatingacausevalue100"invalidinformationelementcontents"andentersN1.NEGN_01_03EnsurethattheIUTinN0,onreceiptofaSETUPmessage,withtheminimumacceptableATMtrafficdescriptorinformationelement(withnotallowedcombinationoftrafficparameters),-processesthemessageasvalid,optionallysendaSTATUSmessagewithaCauseinformationelementindicatingacausevalue100"invalidinformationelementcontents"andentersN
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