SIST EN 301 062-4 V1.1.1:2005
(Main)Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN); Signalling System No.7 (SS7); Support of Virtual Private Network (VPN) applications with Private network Q reference point Signalling System number 1 (PSS1) information flows; Part 4: Abstract Test Suite (ATS) and partial Protocol Implementation eXtra Information for Testing (PIXIT) proforma specification
General Information
- Abstract
ATS for ETS 301 062-1, NNI extension to support VPN applications
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Dec-2004
- Technical Committee
- SPN - Services and Protocols for Networks
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Jan-2005
- Due Date
- 01-Jan-2005
- Completion Date
- 01-Jan-2005
- Mandate
- BC-T-338
Overview
SIST EN 301 062-4 V1.1.1:2005 is a Slovenian adaptation of the European Standard developed by ETSI for Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) systems. This standard specifies the Abstract Test Suite (ATS) and the Protocol Implementation eXtra Information for Testing (PIXIT) proforma necessary for conformance assessment of ISDN equipment supporting Virtual Private Network (VPN) applications via the Private Network Q reference point Signalling System Number 1 (PSS1) information flows, based on Signalling System No.7 (SS7) protocols.
It extends the scope of ETSI EN 301 062-1 by providing a structured approach to testing ISDN exchanges that implement the relevant protocols and support the Application Transport Mechanism (ATM) for VPN services. This part (Part 4) focuses specifically on providing the standardized testing framework to ensure protocol conformity and reliable VPN support at the network-to-network interface (NNI).
Key Topics
Key areas covered by SIST EN 301 062-4 V1.1.1:2005 include:
- Abstract Test Suite (ATS): Provides a comprehensive suite of abstract test cases designed to validate the behavior and conformity of ISDN exchanges supporting VPN functionalities via SS7 and PSS1.
- PIXIT Proforma: Offers a standardized proforma (questionnaire) for parties under test to provide essential extra implementation information needed by test laboratories to configure and execute the ATS efficiently.
- Protocol Conformance Test Report (PCTR): Defines a template report for documenting the outcomes of protocol conformance testing, enhancing traceability and reproducibility.
- Testing Methodology: Details procedural requirements including environmental setup, parameter values, role-specific configuration, and reporting mechanisms according to ISO/IEC 9646 principles.
- Use of TTCN: The test suite is specified using the Tree and Tabular Combined Notation (TTCN), ensuring clear, structured, and machine-processable test requirements.
Applications
The practical application of SIST EN 301 062-4 V1.1.1:2005 is broad within the telecommunications industry:
- ISDN Equipment Certification: The standard is critical for manufacturers and suppliers aiming to certify their ISDN exchanges for VPN functionality, ensuring conformance to European and international standards.
- Interoperability Testing: By providing a common test suite and extra implementation guideline (PIXIT), it enables consistent and repeatable interoperability assessments between different vendors’ ISDN equipment.
- Network Operator Requirements: Complies with network operator mandates for standardized testing before deploying new or updated ISDN infrastructure that interfaces via SS7 and supports PSS1-based VPN services.
- Quality Assurance: Testing labs and service providers utilize the ATS and PIXIT framework to systematically validate protocol compliance, supporting high reliability and secure VPN integration in ISDN networks.
Related Standards
SIST EN 301 062-4 V1.1.1:2005 references and aligns with several key standards:
- EN 301 062-1: Protocol specification for support of VPN applications with PSS1 information flows.
- EN 301 062-2: Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS) proforma specification.
- EN 301 062-3: Test Suite Structure and Test Purposes (TSS&TP) specification.
- ISO/IEC 9646 series: Provides the methodology and framework for OSI conformance testing, including test suite specification and management.
- ITU-T Q.765.1, Q.762: Recommendations for SS7 Application Transport Mechanism and ISDN User Part protocol functions.
- ITU-T E.164: International public telecommunication numbering plan, relevant for numbering and addressing within ISDN.
By adhering to SIST EN 301 062-4 V1.1.1:2005, organizations can ensure their ISDN solutions for VPN applications achieve consistent quality, interoperability, and compliance with regional and international telecommunications standards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 301 062-4 V1.1.1:2005 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN); Signalling System No.7 (SS7); Support of Virtual Private Network (VPN) applications with Private network Q reference point Signalling System number 1 (PSS1) information flows; Part 4: Abstract Test Suite (ATS) and partial Protocol Implementation eXtra Information for Testing (PIXIT) proforma specification". This standard covers: ATS for ETS 301 062-1, NNI extension to support VPN applications
ATS for ETS 301 062-1, NNI extension to support VPN applications
SIST EN 301 062-4 V1.1.1:2005 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 301 062-4 V1.1.1:2005 is associated with the following European legislation: Standardization Mandates: BC-T-338. 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.RNRYLIntegrated Services Digital Network (ISDN); Signalling System No.7 (SS7); Support of Virtual Private Network (VPN) applications with Private network Q reference point Signalling System number 1 (PSS1) information flows; Part 4: Abstract Test Suite (ATS) and partial Protocol Implementation eXtra Information for Testing (PIXIT) proforma specification33.080Digitalno omrežje z integriranimi storitvami (ISDN)Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)ICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 301 062-4 Version 1.1.1SIST EN 301 062-4 V1.1.1:2005en01-januar-2005SIST EN 301 062-4 V1.1.1:2005SLOVENSKI
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ETSIEN301062-4V1.1.1(2000-10)EuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)IntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(ISDN);SignallingSystemNo.7(SS7);SupportofVirtualPrivateNetwork(VPN)applicationswithPrivatenetworkQreferencepointSignallingSystemnumber1(PSS1)informationflows;Part4:AbstractTestSuite(ATS)andpartialProtocolImplementationeXtraInformationforTesting(PIXIT)proformaspecificationSIST EN 301 062-4 V1.1.1:2005
ETSIETSIEN301062-4V1.1.1(2000-10)2ReferenceDEN/SPAN-01032-4KeywordsATS,ISDN,ISUP,PINX,PIXIT,SS7,VPNETSI650RoutedesLuciolesF-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 301 062-4 V1.1.1:2005
ETSIETSIEN301062-4V1.1.1(2000-10)3ContentsIntellectualPropertyRights.5Foreword.51Scope.62References.63Definitionsandabbreviations.73.1Definitions.73.2Abbreviations.8AnnexA(normative):PIXITproformaforSupportofVirtualPrivateNetwork(VPN)applications.9A.1Identificationsummary.9A.2Abstracttestsuitesummary.9A.3Testlaboratory.9A.4Clientidentification.9A.5Systemundertest.10A.6Ancillaryprotocols.10A.7ProtocolinformationforISUP.10A.7.1Protocolidentification.10A.7.2IUTinformation-PIXITproformatables.10A.7.2.1Generalconfiguration.10A.7.2.2Parametervalues.11A.7.2.3Timervalues.12A.7.2.4Proceduralinformation.12AnnexB(normative):ProtocolConformanceTestReport(PCTR)ProformaforSupportofVirtualPrivateNetwork(VPN)applications.13B.1Identificationsummary.13B.1.1Protocolconformancetestreport.13B.1.2IUTidentification.13B.1.3Testingenvironment.13B.1.4Limitsandreservation.14B.1.5Comments.14SIST EN 301 062-4 V1.1.1:2005
ETSIETSIEN301062-4V1.1.1(2000-10)4B.2IUTConformancestatus.14B.3Staticconformancesummary.14B.4Dynamicconformancesummary.14B.5Staticconformancereviewreport.15B.6Testcampaignreport.15B.7Observations.17AnnexC(normative):ATSforsupportofVirtualPrivateNetwork(VPN)applications.18C.1TheTTCNGraphicalform(TTCN.GR).18C.2TheTTCNMachineProcessableform(TTCN.MP).18Bibliography.19History.20SIST EN 301 062-4 V1.1.1:2005
ETSIETSIEN301062-4V1.1.1(2000-10)5IntellectualPropertyRightsIPRsessentialorpotentiallyessentialtothepresentdocumentmayhavebeendeclaredtoETSI.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).Thepresentdocumentispart4ofamulti-partENcoveringtheIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(ISDN);SignallingSystemNo.7(SS7);SupportofVirtualPrivateNetwork(VPN)applicationswithPrivatenetworkQreferencePointSignallingSystemnumber1(PSS1)informationflows,asidentifiedbelow:Part1:"Protocolspecification[ITU-TRecommendationsQ.765.1andQ.699.1,modified]";Part2:"ProtocolImplementationConformanceStatement(PICS)proformaspecification";Part3:"TestSuiteStructureandTestPurposes(TSS&TP)specification";Part4:"AbstractTestSuite(ATS)andpartialProtocolImplementationeXtraInformationforTesting(PIXIT)proformaspecification".NationaltranspositiondatesDateofadoptionofthisEN:13October2000DateoflatestannouncementofthisEN(doa):31January2001DateoflatestpublicationofnewNationalStandardorendorsementofthisEN(dop/e):31July2001DateofwithdrawalofanyconflictingNationalStandard(dow):31July2001SIST EN 301 062-4 V1.1.1:2005
ETSIETSIEN301062-4V1.1.1(2000-10)61ScopeThepresentdocumentcontainsthevalidation(conformance)testspecificationfortheapplicationtransportmechanism,supportofVPNapplicationswithPSS1informationflowsdefinedinEN301062-1[1].ThepresentdocumentappliesonlytoexchangeshavingimplementedtheISUPv3protocolspecificationfortheApplicationTransportMechanismandAPMsupportofVPNapplicationsfortheexchange.ItisapplicableforvalidationtestingofalltypesofexchangesasdefinedintheISUPv3protocolspecification.Thepresentdocumentdoesnotdealwithcompatibilitytesting.ThemainbodyofthepresentdocumentpresentsthePIXIT,PCTRandtheATSthelastonebeingavailableonelectronicmedia.ThedocumentEN301062-2[2]presentsthePICSandEN301062-3[3]presentstheTSS&TPfortheApplicationTransportMechanism,SupportOfVPNapplicationswithPSS1InformationFlows.ThesupplierofanimplementationthatisclaimedtoconformtothereferencespecificationfortheSignallingSystemNumber7,ApplicationTransportMechanism,supportofVPNapplicationswithPSS1informationflowsITU-TRecommendationQ.765.1[5]isrequiredtocompleteacopyofthePICSproformaprovidedinannexAofEN301062-2[2].2ReferencesThefollowingdocumentscontainprovisionswhich,throughreferenceinthistext,constituteprovisionsofthepresentdocument.• Referencesareeitherspecific(identifiedbydateofpublication,editionnumber,versionnumber,etc.)ornon-specific.• Foraspecificreference,subsequentrevisionsdonotapply.• Foranon-specificreference,thelatestversionapplies.• Anon-specificreferencetoanETSshallalsobetakentorefertolaterversionspublishedasanENwiththesamenumber.[1]ETSIEN301062-1(V1.2):"IntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(ISDN);SignallingSystemNo.7;SupportofVirtualPrivateNetwork(VPN)applicationswithPrivatenetworkQreferencepointSignallingSystemnumber1(PSS1)informationflows;Part1:Protocolspecification[ITU-TRecommendationsQ.765.1andQ.699.1,modified]".[2]ETSIEN301062-2:"IntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(ISDN);SignallingSystemNo.7;SupportofVirtualPrivateNetwork(VPN)applicationswithPrivatenetworkQreferencepointSignallingSystemnumber1(PSS1)informationflows;Part2:ProtocolImplementationConformanceStatement(PICS)proformaspecification".[3]ETSIEN301062-3:"IntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(ISDN);SignallingSystemNo.7;SupportofVirtualPrivateNetwork(VPN)applicationswithPrivatenetworkQreferencepointSignallingSystemnumber1(PSS1)informationflows;Part3:TestSuiteStructureandTestPurposes(TSS&TP)specification".[4]ITU-TRecommendationQ.762:"SignallingSystemNo.7-ISDNUserPartgeneralfunctionsofmessagesandsignals".[5]ITU-TRecommendationQ.765.1:"SignallingSystemNo.7-Applicationtransportmechanism:SupportofVPNapplicationswithPSS1informationflows".[6]ETSIEN300356-1(V3.2):"IntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(ISDN);SignallingSystemNo.7;ISDNUserPart(ISUP)version3fortheinternationalinterface;Part1:Basicservices[ITU-TRecommendationsQ.761toQ.764(1997),modified]".[7]ISO/IEC9646-1:"Informationtechnology-OpenSystemsInterconnection-Conformancetestingmethodologyandframework-Part1:Generalconcepts".SIST EN 301 062-4 V1.1.1:2005
ETSIETSIEN301062-4V1.1.1(2000-10)7[8]ISO/IEC9646-3:"Informationtechnology-OpenSystemsInterconnection-Conformancetestingmethodologyandframework-Part3:TheTreeandTabularCombinedNotation(TTCN)".[9]ISO/IEC9646-5:"Informationtechnology-OpenSystemsInterconnection-Conformancetestingmethodologyandframework-Part5:Requirementsontestlaboratoriesandclientsfortheconformanceassessmentprocess".[10]ISO/IEC9646-7:"Informationtechnology-OpenSystemsInterconnection-Conformancetestingmethodologyandframework-Part7:ImplementationConformanceStatements".[11]ITU-TRecommendationE.164:"Theinternationalpublictelecommunicationnumberingplan".3Definitionsandabbreviations3.1DefinitionsForthepurposesofthepresentdocument,thefollowingtermsanddefinitionsapply:• termsdefinedinISDNUserPart(ISUP)referencespecification[1]and[6];• termsdefinedinISO/IEC9646-1[7],ISO/IEC9646-3[8]andinISO/IEC9646-7[10].Inparticular,thefollowingtermsapply:AbstractTestCase(ATC):completeandindependentspecificationoftheactionsrequiredtoachieveaspecifictestpurpose,definedatthelevelofabstractionofaparticularAbstractTestMethod,startinginastabletestingstateandendinginastabletestingstate(seeISO/IEC9646-1[7],subclause3.3.3).AbstractTestMethod(ATM):descriptionofhowanIUTistobetested,givenatanappropriatelevelofabstractiontomakethedescriptionindependentofanyparticularrealizationofaMeansofTesting,butwithenoughdetailtoenableabstracttestcasestobespecifiedforthismethod(seeISO/IEC9646-1[7],subclause3.3.5).AbstractTestSuite(ATS):testsuitecomposedofabstracttestcases(seeISO/IEC9646-1[7],subclause3.3.6).ImplementationUnderTest(IUT):implementationofoneormoreOSIprotocolsinanadjacentuser/providerrelationship,beingpartofarealopensystemwhichistobestudiedbytesting(seeISO/IEC9646-1[7],subclause3.3.43).ISDNnumber:numberconformingtothenumberingandstructurespecifiedinITU-TRecommendationE.164[11].MeansofTesting(MOT):combinationofequipmentandproceduresthatcanperformthederivation,selection,parameterizationandexecutionoftestcases,inconformancewithareferencestandardizedATS,andcanproduceaconformancelog(seeISO/IEC9646-1[7],subclause3.3.54).PICSproforma:document,intheformofaquestionnaire,whichwhencompletedforanimplementationorsystembecomesthePICS.PIXITproforma:document,intheformofaquestionnaire,whichwhencompletedfortheIUTbecomesthePIXIT.PointofControlandObservation:pointwithinatestingenvironmentwheretheoccurrenceoftesteventsistobecontrolledandobserved,asdefinedinanAbstractTestMethod(seeISO/IEC9646-1[7],subclause3.3.64).Pre-testcondition:settingorstateintheIUTwhichcannotbeachievedbyprovidingstimulusfromthetestenvironment.ProtocolImplementationConformanceStatement(PICS):statementmadebythesupplierofaprotocolclaimedtoconformtoagivenspecification,statingwhichcapabilitieshavebeenimplemented(seeISO/IEC9646-1[7],subclause3.3.39andsubclause3.3.80).SIST EN 301 062-4 V1.1.1:2005
ETSIETSIEN301062-4V1.1.1(2000-10)8ProtocolImplementationeXtraInformationforTesting(PIXIT):statementmadebyasupplierorimplementorofanIUT(protocol)whichcontainsorreferencesalloftheinformationrelatedtotheIUTanditstestingenvironment,whichwillenablethetestlaboratorytorunanappropriatetestsuiteagainsttheIUT(seeISO/IEC9646-1[7],subclause3.3.41andsubclause3.3.81).SystemUnderTest(SUT):realopensysteminwhichtheIUTresides(seeISO/IEC9646-1[7],subclause3.3.103).3.2AbbreviationsForthepurposesofthepresentdocument,thefollowingabbreviationsapply:ATMAbstractTestMethodATSAbstractTestSuiteGPINXGatewayPINXIS
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