SIST EN 301 003-3 V1.2.1:2004
(Main)Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN); Digital Subscriber Signalling System No. two (DSS2) protocol; Connection characteristics; Peak cell rate modification by the connection owner; Part 3: Test Suite Structure and Test Purposes (TSS&TP) specification for the user
General Information
- Abstract
Correct errors in edition 1 of the standard EN 301 003-3and make other possible modifications based on contributions.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Mar-2004
- Technical Committee
- SPN - Services and Protocols for Networks
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Apr-2004
- Due Date
- 01-Apr-2004
- Completion Date
- 01-Apr-2004
Overview
SIST EN 301 003-3 V1.2.1:2004 is a Slovenian national adoption of the European Standard developed by ETSI, specifying the Test Suite Structure and Test Purposes (TSS&TP) for the user side of the Digital Subscriber Signalling System No. two (DSS2) protocol within the context of the Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN). This third part in the multi-part standard details the conformance testing requirements for implementations supporting peak cell rate modification by the connection owner.
This edition corrects errors from the previous version and assimilates other modifications based on industry contributions, ensuring enhanced reliability and alignment with contemporary telecommunications needs.
Key Topics
- Test Suite Structure (TSS): Outlines the organization of test cases for verifying the user-side DSS2 protocol functions relating to peak cell rate (PCR) modification at the TB reference point or the coincident SB and TB reference points.
- Test Purposes (TP): Specifies the goals for each test, covering valid behavior, timer handling, and error condition responses during connection modification procedures.
- Conformance Requirements: Defines compliance criteria for Abstract Test Suite (ATS) based on this TSS&TP, including naming conventions and traceability to Protocol Implementation Conformance Statements (PICS).
- Testing Strategy: Emphasizes the importance of verification for externally observable behavior of the Implementation Under Test (IUT) and focuses on realistic, practical testing scenarios for DSS2 protocol conformance.
Applications
The practical value of SIST EN 301 003-3 V1.2.1:2004 is centered on ensuring interoperable, reliable broadband communications infrastructures through rigorous protocol conformance testing. Key application areas include:
- Network Equipment Certification: Vendors and service providers utilize this standard to develop and validate test suites for user equipment implementing DSS2 features, ensuring devices correctly handle PCR modifications and standardized signaling.
- Quality Assurance: Laboratories and independent testing services reference these TSS&TP specifications to provide third-party conformance assessment, critical for maintaining high-performance, standards-based B-ISDN networks.
- Product Development: Network protocol developers rely on these structured test cases to design, implement, and debug user-side protocol stacks, identifying areas where implementation may deviate from the standard’s requirements.
- Service Provider Operations: Adoption of tested and compliant equipment facilitates seamless service delivery, particularly for broadband networks supporting advanced integrated services.
Related Standards
SIST EN 301 003-3 V1.2.1:2004 is part of a coordinated suite of standards addressing protocol specification, implementation conformance, and testing methodology:
- EN 301 003-1: Protocol specification for DSS2 peak cell rate modification (based on ITU-T Rec. Q.2963.1)
- EN 301 003-2: Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS) proforma specification
- EN 301 003-4: Abstract Test Suite and partial Protocol Implementation eXtra Information for Testing (PIXIT) proforma for the user
- EN 301 003-5 / -6: Related test structure and proformas for network side conformance
- EN 300 443-1: User-network interface layer 3 protocol specification for basic call/bearer control (based on ITU-T Q.2931)
- ISO/IEC 9646 series: International reference for conformance testing methodology and frameworks
- ETSI ETS 300 406: Standardization methodology for protocol and profile conformance test specification
These standards together provide a full framework for development, testing, and certification of broadband ISDN protocols and equipment, supporting robust and interoperable digital networks.
By following SIST EN 301 003-3 V1.2.1:2004, organizations ensure that their broadband ISDN equipment aligns with European and international telecommunications best practices, fostering broad compatibility and reliable performance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 301 003-3 V1.2.1:2004 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; Peak cell rate modification by the connection owner; Part 3: Test Suite Structure and Test Purposes (TSS&TP) specification for the user". This standard covers: Correct errors in edition 1 of the standard EN 301 003-3and make other possible modifications based on contributions.
Correct errors in edition 1 of the standard EN 301 003-3and make other possible modifications based on contributions.
SIST EN 301 003-3 V1.2.1:2004 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.
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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; Peak cell rate modification by the connection owner; Part 3: Test Suite Structure and Test Purposes (TSS&TP) specification for the user33.080Digitalno omrežje z integriranimi storitvami (ISDN)Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)ICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 301 003-3 Version 1.2.1SIST EN 301 003-3 V1.2.1:2004en01-april-2004SIST EN 301 003-3 V1.2.1:2004SLOVENSKI
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ETSIEN301003-3V1.2.1(2000-10)EuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)BroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN);DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.two(DSS2)protocol;Connectioncharacteristics;Peakcellratemodificationbytheconnectionowner;Part3:TestSuiteStructureandTestPurposes(TSS&TP)specificationfortheuserSIST EN 301 003-3 V1.2.1:2004
ETSIETSIEN301003-3V1.2.1(2000-10)2ReferenceREN/SPAN-05242-3KeywordsATM,B-ISDN,DSS2,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 301 003-3 V1.2.1:2004
ETSIETSIEN301003-3V1.2.1(2000-10)3ContentsIntellectualPropertyRights.4Foreword.41Scope.52References.53Definitionsandabbreviations.63.1Definitions.63.1.1Definitionsrelatedtoconformancetesting.63.1.2DefinitionsrelatedtoEN301003-1.63.2Abbreviations.64TestSuiteStructure(TSS).75TestPurposes(TP).75.1Introduction.75.1.1TPnamingconvention.75.1.2SourceofTPdefinition.75.1.3Teststrategy.85.1.4Testofcallstates.85.2TPsforthePeakcellratemodification,user.85.2.1SignallingproceduresatthecoincidentSB/TBandattheTBreferencepoints.85.2.1.1Modificationproceduresattherequestingentity.85.2.1.1.1Validbehaviour(01).85.2.1.1.2Timers(02).95.2.1.1.3Handlingoferrorconditions(03).95.2.1.2Modificationproceduresattherespondingentity.125.2.1.2.1Validbehaviour(04).125.2.1.2.2Timers(05).125.2.1.2.3Handlingoferrorconditions(06).126Compliance.177Requirementsforacomprehensivetestingservice.17Bibliography.18History.19SIST EN 301 003-3 V1.2.1:2004
ETSIETSIEN301003-3V1.2.1(2000-10)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).Thepresentdocumentispart3ofamulti-partstandardcoveringtheDigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.2(DSS2)protocolspecificationfortheB-ISDNPeakcellratemodificationbytheconnectionowner,asidentified:Part1:"Protocolspecification[ITU-TRecommendationQ.2963.1[8](1996),modified]";Part2:"ProtocolImplementationConformanceStatement(PICS)proformaspecification";Part3:"TestSuiteStructureandTestPurposes(TSS&TP)specificationfortheuser";Part4:"AbstractTestSuite(ATS)andpartialProtocolImplementationeXtraInformationforTesting(PIXIT)proformaspecificationfortheuser";Part5:"TestSuiteStructureandTestPurposes(TSS&TP)specificationforthenetwork";Part6:"AbstractTestSuite(ATS)andpartialProtocolImplementationeXtraInformationforTesting(PIXIT)proformaspecificationforthenetwork".NationaltranspositiondatesDateofadoptionofthisEN:29September2000DateoflatestannouncementofthisEN(doa):31December2000DateoflatestpublicationofnewNationalStandardorendorsementofthisEN(dop/e):30June2001DateofwithdrawalofanyconflictingNationalStandard(dow):30June2001SIST EN 301 003-3 V1.2.1:2004
ETSIETSIEN301003-3V1.2.1(2000-10)51ScopeThisthirdpartofEN301003specifiestheuserTestSuiteStructureandTestPurposes(TSS&TP)fortheTBreferencepointorcoincidentSBandTBreferencepoint(asdefinedinITU-TRecommendationI.413[5])ofimplementationsconformingtothestandardsforthesignallinguser-networklayer3specificationforPeakcellratemodificationbytheconnectionowneroftheDigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.2(DSS2)protocolforthepan-EuropeanBroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN),EN301003-1[3].AfurtherpartofthepresentdocumentspecifiestheAbstractTestSuite(ATS)andpartialProtocolImplementationeXtraInformationforTesting(PIXIT)proformabasedonthepresentdocument.2ReferencesThefollowingdocumentscontainprovisionswhich,throughreferenceinthistext,constituteprovisionsofthepresentdocument.• Referencesareeitherspecific(identifiedbydateofpublication,editionnumber,versionnumber,etc.)ornon-specific.• Foraspecificreference,subsequentrevisionsdonotapply.• Foranon-specificreference,thelatestversionapplies.[1]ETSIETS300406:"MethodsforTestingandSpecification(MTS);Protocolandprofileconformancetestingspecifications;Standardizationmethodology".[2]ETSIEN300443-1(V1.3):"BroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN);DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.two(DSS2)protocol;B-ISDNuser-networkinterfacelayer3specificationforbasiccall/bearercontrol;Part1:Protocolspecification[ITU-TRecommendationQ.2931(1995),modified]".[3]ETSIEN301003-1(V1.1):"BroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN);DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.two(DSS2)protocol;Connectioncharacteristics;Peakcellratemodificationbytheconnectionowner;Part1:Protocolspecification[ITU-TRecommendationQ.2963.1(1996),modified]".[4]ETSIEN301003-2(V1.1):"BroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN);DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.two(DSS2)protocol;Connectioncharacteristics;Peakcellratemodificationbytheconnectionowner;Part2:ProtocolImplementationConformanceStatement(PICS)proformaspecification".[5]ITU-TRecommendationI.413(1993):"B-ISDNuser-networkinterface".[6]ISO/IEC9646-1:"InformationTechnology-OpenSystemsInterconnection-Conformancetestingmethodologyandframework-Part1:Generalconcepts".[7]ISO/IEC9646-2:"InformationTechnology-OpenSystemsInterconnection-Conformancetestingmethodologyandframework-Part2:AbstractTestSuitespecification".[8]ITU-TRecommendationQ.2963.1:"DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.2-Connectionmodification:peakcellratemodificationbytheconnectionowner".SIST EN 301 003-3 V1.2.1:2004
ETSIETSIEN301003-3V1.2.1(2000-10)63Definitionsandabbreviations3.1DefinitionsForthepurposesofthepresentdocument,thetermsanddefinitionsgiveninEN301003-1[3]andEN300443-1[2]andthefollowingapply:3.1.1Definitionsrelatedtoconformancetestingabstracttestcase:refertoISO/IEC9646-1[6]AbstractTestMethod(ATM):refertoISO/IEC9646-1[6]AbstractTestSuite(ATS):refertoISO/IEC9646-1[6]ImplementationUnderTest(IUT):refertoISO/IEC9646-1[6]lowertester:refertoISO/IEC9646-1[6]ProtocolImplementationConformanceStatement(PICS):refertoISO/IEC9646-1[6]PICSproforma:refertoISO/IEC9646-1[6]ProtocolImplementationeXtraInformationforTesting(PIXIT):refertoISO/IEC9646-1[6]PIXITproforma:refertoISO/IEC9646-1[6]TestPurpose(TP):refertoISO/IEC9646-1[6]3.1.2DefinitionsrelatedtoEN301003-1user:DSS2protocolentityattheUsersideoftheuser-networkinterfacewhereaTBreferencepointorcoincidentSBandTBreferencepointappliesuser(SB/TB):DSS2protocolentityattheUsersideoftheuser-networkinterfacewhereacoincidentSBandTBreferencepointappliesuser(TB):DSS2protocolentityattheUsersideoftheuser-networkinterfacewhereaTBreferencepointapplies(userisaprivateISDN)3.2AbbreviationsForthepurposesofthepresentdocument,thefollowingabbreviationsapply:ATMAbstractTestMethodATSAbstractTestSuiteCRCallReferenceIE_AIInformationelementactionindicatorIE_flagInformationelementinstructionindicatorflagIUTImplementationUnderTestPCRPeakCellRatePICSProtocolImplementationConformanceStatementPIXITProtocolImplementationeXtraInformationforTestingTPTestPurposeTSSTestSuiteStructureU0NulllinkstateU1CallInitiatedlinkstateU10ActivelinkstateU12DisconnectIndicationcallstateU13ModifyRequestedcallstateSIST EN 301 003-3 V1.2.1:2004
ETSIETSIEN301003-3V1.2.1(2000-10)7U3OutgoingCallProceedinglinkstateU4CallDeliveredlinkstateU6CallPresentlinkstateU7CallReceivedlinkstateU8ConnectRequestlinkstateU9IncomingCallProceedinglinkstate4TestSuiteStructure(TSS)SignallingproceduresatthecoincidentSB/TBandattheTBreferencepointsModificationproceduresattherequestingentity.Validbehaviour.(01)Handlingoferrorconditions.(02)Timers.(03)Modificationproceduresattherespondingentity.Validbehaviour.(04)Handlingoferrorconditions.(05)Timers.(06)Figure1:Testsuitestructure5TestPurposes(TP)5.1IntroductionForeachtestrequirementaTPisdefined.5.1.1TPnamingconventionTPsarenumbered,startingat01,withineachgroup.GroupsareorganizedaccordingtotheTSS.Additionalreferencesareaddedtoidentifytheactualtestsuite(seetable1).Table1:TPidentifiernamingconventionschemeIdentifier:__=layer+typeofIUT:"MODU"forMODification,IUT=User=groupnumber:twocharacterfieldrepresentingthegroupreferenceaccordingtoTSS=sequentialnumber:(01-99)5.1.2SourceofTPdefinitionTheTPsarebasedonEN301003-1[3].SIST EN 301 003-3 V1.2.1:2004
ETSIETSIEN301003-3V1.2.1(2000-10)85.1.3TeststrategyAsthebasestandardEN301003-1[3]containsnoexplicitrequirementsfortesting,theTPsweregeneratedasaresultofananalysisofthebasestandardandthePICSspecificationEN301003-2[4].TheTPsareonlybasedonconformancerequirementsrelatedtotheexternallyobservablebehaviouroftheIUT,andarelimitedtoconceivablesituationstowhicharealimplementationislikelytobefaced(ETS300406[1]).5.1.4TestofcallstatesManyTPsincludeareferencetotheIUT'sfinalcallstateaftertherealizationoftheTP.InthesecasestheTPincludestherequirementtoensurethattheIUThasenteredthisparticularfinalcallstate.EnsuringthattheIUTisinaparticularcallstateshallberealizedbyfollowingtheproceduresdescribedinclause5.6.11ofEN300443-1[2].Accordingtotheseprocedures,theIUTonreceiptofaSTATUSENQUIRYmessage,shallrespondwithaSTATUSmessageindicating,inthefifthoctetoftheCallstateinformationelement,thecurrentcallstateoftheIUT.ThisexchangeofmessagesisnotmentionedexplicitlyineachTPbutisconsideredtobeimplicitinthereferencetothefinalcallstate.ThiswayofphrasingtheTPshasbeenusedtoavoidover-complicatingthetextandstructureoftheTPsandtoimprovethereadability.5.2TPsforthePeakcellratemodification,userAllPICSitemsreferredtointhisclauseareasspecifiedinEN301003-2[4]unlessindicatedotherwisebyanothernumberedreference.Unlessspecified:-themessagesindicatedarevalidandcontainatleastthemandatoryinformationelementsandpossiblyoptionalinformationelements;-theinformationelementsindicatedarevalidandcontainatleastthemandatoryparametersandpossiblyoptionalparameters.5.2.1SignallingproceduresatthecoincidentSB/TBandattheTBreferencepointsNOTE:Unlessotherwisespecified,theconnectiondefinedbytherequestedATMtrafficdescriptorisavailableforuse.5.2.1.1Modificationproceduresattherequestingentity.TestpurposesforEN301003-1[3]clause9.1.Selection:TheIUTsupporttherequirementsforthemodificationrequestingentity.PICS:R2.15.2.1.1.1Validbehaviour(01)MODU_01_01EnsurethattheIUTinU10,inordertoinitiateaPCRmodificationrequest,-sendsaMODIFYREQUESTmessageandentersU13.MODU_01_02EnsurethattheIUTinU13,onreceiptofaMODIFYACKNOWLEDGEmessageincludingaBroadbandreporttypeinformationelementindicating"modificationconfirmation",-sendsaCONNECTIONAVAILABLEmessageandentersU10.MODU_01_03EnsurethattheIUTinU13,onreceiptofaMODIFYACKNOWLEDGEmessagewithoutBroadbandreporttypeinformationelement,-sendsnomessageandentersU10.SIST EN 301 003-3 V1.2.1:2004
ETSIETSIEN301003-3V1.2.1(2000-10)9MODU_01_04EnsurethattheIUTinU13,onreceiptofaMODIFYREJECTmessage,-sendsnomessageandentersU10.MODU_01_05EnsurethattheIUTinU13,onreceiptofaSTATUSmessage(callstate:10,causevalue:97or101,diagnostic""identifyingoftheMODIFYREQUESTmessage),-sendsnomessageandentersU10.MODU_01_06EnsurethattheIUTinU13,onreceiptofaSTATUSmessage(callstate:10,causevalue:97or101,withoutdiagnostic""identifyingoftheMODIFYREQUESTmessage),-sendsaSTATUSENQUIRYmessageandremainsinU13.MODU_01_07EnsurethattheIUTinU13,(havingsentaSTATUSENQUIRYmessage),onreceiptofaST
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