SIST EN 301 067-4 V1.1.3:2003
(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 4: Abstract Test Suite (ATS) and partial Protocol Implementations eXtra Information for Testing (PIXIT) proforma specification for the user
General Information
- Abstract
Develop part 4 (ATS & PIXIT for the user) of EN 301 067
- 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
- Mandate
- M/213
Overview
SIST EN 301 067-4 V1.1.3:2003 addresses the conformance testing requirements for the user side of the Digital Subscriber Signalling System No. two (DSS2) protocol in Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN) systems. This Slovenian (SIST) standard is identical to EN 301 067-4 (by ETSI) and forms Part 4 of a multipart series focusing specifically on the Abstract Test Suite (ATS) and the Protocol Implementation eXtra Information for Testing (PIXIT) proforma specification for the user.
The standard supports organizations and test laboratories in verifying the interoperability and protocol conformance of DSS2 implementations at the user-network interface during the call/connection establishment phase. By defining comprehensive test methods, reporting formats, and supporting information, it streamlines the process of B-ISDN protocol validation according to European requirements.
Key Topics
Abstract Test Suite (ATS):
Defines the standardized collection of test cases designed to ensure that protocol implementations conform to DSS2 specifications at the user-network interface as defined in EN 301 067-1.Partial PIXIT (Protocol Implementation eXtra Information for Testing):
Provides a structured proforma to gather supplementary technical details about the system under test (SUT), which are necessary for preparing and conducting meaningful protocol tests.Protocol Conformance Test Report (PCTR):
Specifies the required format and content for reporting the results of conformance assessments, enabling consistent documentation and easier comparison between different implementations.Test Procedures and Roles:
Outlines testing procedures, including Points of Control and Observation (PCO), roles such as Lower Tester (LT), Upper Tester (UT), and guidelines for coordination between system and test operators.Reference to Methodologies:
Aligns with ISO/IEC 9646 framework and ITU-T recommendations, ensuring interoperability and broader acceptance in the telecommunications sector.
Applications
SIST EN 301 067-4 is essential for:
Protocol Conformance Testing:
Telecommunications vendors and network operators use this standard to validate that their B-ISDN DSS2 implementations at the user side comply with European and international specifications, ensuring seamless network interoperation.Test Laboratory Accreditation:
Test laboratories rely on the structured ATS and PIXIT proformas to design test environments, execute standardized tests, and generate conformance reports in line with recognized methodologies (e.g., ISO/IEC 9646).Deployment of B-ISDN Services:
Ensures that B-ISDN systems and equipment are reliably tested for compatibility, reducing risk during service rollout and improving service quality for end-users.Quality Assurance:
The specified procedures and reporting formats support robust product quality and traceability, making certification and vendor comparisons straightforward.
Related Standards
- EN 301 067-1:
B-ISDN DSS2 protocol specification for negotiation during call/connection establishment phase. - EN 301 067-2:
Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS) proforma specification. - EN 301 067-3:
Test Suite Structure and Test Purposes (TSS&TP) specification for the user. - EN 301 067-5/6:
Related test suites and PIXIT specifications for the network side. - EN 300 443-1 / EN 300 443-2:
B-ISDN DSS2 user-network interface protocol and PICS proforma. - ISO/IEC 9646 series:
International standards for OSI conformance testing methodology, including definitions, test suite design (TTCN), and requirements for test laboratories. - ITU-T Recommendation I.413:
B-ISDN user-network interface specification.
By ensuring a standardized approach to testing and documenting DSS2 protocol conformance, SIST EN 301 067-4 V1.1.3:2003 plays a key role in the reliable deployment and maintenance of broadband integrated services digital networks across Europe and beyond.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 301 067-4 V1.1.3:2003 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 4: Abstract Test Suite (ATS) and partial Protocol Implementations eXtra Information for Testing (PIXIT) proforma specification for the user". This standard covers: Develop part 4 (ATS & PIXIT for the user) of EN 301 067
Develop part 4 (ATS & PIXIT for the user) of EN 301 067
SIST EN 301 067-4 V1.1.3:2003 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 301 067-4 V1.1.3:2003 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 4: Abstract Test Suite (ATS) and partial Protocol Implementations eXtra Information for Testing (PIXIT) proforma specification for the user33.080Digitalno omrežje z integriranimi storitvami (ISDN)Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)ICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 301 067-4 Version 1.1.3SIST EN 301 067-4 V1.1.3:2003en01-december-2003SIST EN 301 067-4 V1.1.3:2003SLOVENSKI
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ETSIEN301067-4V1.1.3(1999-11)EuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)BroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN);DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.two(DSS2)protocol;Connectioncharacteristics;Negotiationduringcall/connectionestablishmentphase;Part4:AbstractTestSuite(ATS)andpartialProtocolImplementationeXtraInformationforTesting(PIXIT)proformaspecificationfortheuserSIST EN 301 067-4 V1.1.3:2003
ETSIETSIEN301067-4V1.1.3(1999-11)2ReferenceDEN/SPS-05151-4(9vp00ie0.PDF)KeywordsATM,ATS,B-ISDN,broadband,DSS2,ISDN,PIXIT,UNI,userETSIPostaladdressF-06921SophiaAntipolisCedex-FRANCEOfficeaddress650RoutedesLucioles-SophiaAntipolisValbonne-FRANCETel.:+33492944200Fax:+33493654716SiretN°34862356200017-NAF742CAssociationàbutnonlucratifenregistréeàlaSous-PréfecturedeGrasse(06)N°7803/88Internetsecretariat@etsi.frIndividualcopiesofthisETSIdeliverablecanbedownloadedfromhttp://www.etsi.orgIfyoufinderrorsinthepresentdocument,sendyourcommentto:editor@etsi.frImportantnoticeThisETSIdeliverablemaybemadeavailableinmorethanoneelectronicversionorinprint.Inanycaseofexistingorperceiveddifferenceincontentsbetweensuchversions,thereferenceversionisthePortableDocumentFormat(PDF).Incaseofdispute,thereferenceshouldbetheprintingonETSIprintersofthePDFversionkeptonaspecificnetworkdrivewithinETSISecretariat.CopyrightNotificationNopartmaybereproducedexceptasauthorizedbywrittenpermission.Thecopyrightandtheforegoingrestrictionextendtoreproductioninallmedia.©EuropeanTelecommunicationsStandardsInstitute1999.Allrightsreserved.SIST EN 301 067-4 V1.1.3:2003
ETSIETSIEN301067-4V1.1.3(1999-11)3ContentsIntellectualPropertyRights.5Foreword.51Scope.62References.63Definitionsandabbreviations.73.1Definitions.73.1.1Definitionsrelatedtoconformancetesting.73.1.2DefinitionsrelatedtoEN301067-1.73.2Abbreviations.84AbstractTestMethod(ATM).85Untestabletestpurposes.86ATStoTPmap.97PCTRconformance.98PIXITconformance.99ATSConformance.9AnnexA(normative):ProtocolConformanceTestReport(PCTR)proforma.10A.1Identificationsummary.10A.1.1Protocolconformancetestreport.10A.1.2IUTidentification.10A.1.3Testingenvironment.10A.1.4Limitsandreservations.11A.1.5Comments.11A.2IUTConformancestatus.11A.3Staticconformancesummary.11A.4Dynamicconformancesummary.12A.5Staticconformancereviewreport.12A.6Testcampaignreport.12A.7Observations.13AnnexB(normative):PartialPIXITproforma.14B.1Identificationsummary.14B.2Abstracttestsuitesummary.14B.3Testlaboratory.14B.4Client(oftheTestLaboratory).15B.5SUT.15B.6Protocolinformation.16B.6.1Protocolidentification.16B.6.2Configurationtobetested.16B.6.3Testmanagementtimers.16B.6.4ParameterValues.17SIST EN 301 067-4 V1.1.3:2003
ETSIETSIEN301067-4V1.1.3(1999-11)4AnnexC(normative):AbstractTestSuite(ATS).18C.1TheTTCNGraphicalform(TTCN.GR).18C.2TheTTCNMachineProcessableform(TTCN.MP).18Bibliography.19History.20SIST EN 301 067-4 V1.1.3:2003
ETSIETSIEN301067-4V1.1.3(1999-11)5IntellectualPropertyRightsIPRsessentialorpotentiallyessentialtothepresentdocumentmayhavebeendeclaredtoETSI.TheinformationpertainingtotheseessentialIPRs,ifany,ispubliclyavailableforETSImembersandnon-members,andcanbefoundinSR000314:"IntellectualPropertyRights(IPRs);Essential,orpotentiallyEssential,IPRsnotifiedtoETSIinrespectofETSIstandards",whichisavailablefromtheETSISecretariat.LatestupdatesareavailableontheETSIWebserver(http://www.etsi.org/ipr).PursuanttotheETSIIPRPolicy,noinvestigation,includingIPRsearches,hasbeencarriedoutbyETSI.NoguaranteecanbegivenastotheexistenceofotherIPRsnotreferencedinSR000314(ortheupdatesontheETSIWebserver)whichare,ormaybe,ormaybecome,essentialtothepresentdocument.ForewordThisEuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)hasbeenproducedbyETSITechnicalCommitteeSignallingProtocolandSwitching(SPS).Thepresentdocumentispart4ofamulti-partENcoveringtheBroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN);DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.two(DSS2)protocol;Connectioncharacteristics;Negotiationduringcall/connectionestablishmentphase,asdescribedbelow:Part1:"Protocolspecification[ITU-TRecommendationQ.2962(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:26November1999DateoflatestannouncementofthisEN(doa):29February2000DateoflatestpublicationofnewNationalStandardorendorsementofthisEN(dop/e):31August2000DateofwithdrawalofanyconflictingNationalStandard(dow):31August2000SIST EN 301 067-4 V1.1.3:2003
ETSIETSIEN301067-4V1.1.3(1999-11)61ScopeThepresentdocumentspecifiestheuserAbstractTestSuite(ATS)fortheTBreferencepointorcoincidentSBandTBreferencepoint(asdefinedinITU-TRecommendationI.413[11])ofimplementationsconformingtothestandardsforthesignallinguser-networklayer3specificationforNegotiationduringcall/connectionestablishmentphaseoftheDigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.two(DSS2)protocolforthepan-EuropeanBroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN),EN301067-1[1].AfurtherpartofthepresentdocumentspecifiestheTestSuiteStructureandTestPurposes(TSS&TP)relatedtothisATSandpartialPIXITproforma.OtherpartsspecifytheTSS&TPandtheATSandpartialPIXITproformafortheNetworksideoftheTBreferencepointorcoincidentSBandTBreferencepointofimplementationsconformingtoEN301067-1[1].2ReferencesThefollowingdocumentscontainprovisionswhich,throughreferenceinthistext,constituteprovisionsofthepresentdocument.• Referencesareeitherspecific(identifiedbydateofpublication,editionnumber,versionnumber,etc.)ornon-specific.• Foraspecificreference,subsequentrevisionsdonotapply.• Foranon-specificreference,thelatestversionapplies.• Anon-specificreferencetoanETSshallalsobetakentorefertolaterversionspublishedasanENwiththesamenumber.[1]EN301067-1(V1.1):"BroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN);DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.two(DSS2)protocol;Connectioncharacteristics;Negotiationduringcall/connectionestablishmentphase;Part1:Protocolspecification[ITU-TRecommendationQ.2962(1996),modified]".[2]EN301067-2(V1.1):"BroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN);DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.two(DSS2)protocol;Connectioncharacteristics;Negotiationduringcall/connectionestablishmentphase;Part2:ProtocolImplementationConformanceStatement(PICS)proformaspecification".[3]EN301067-3(V1.1):"BroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN);DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.two(DSS2)protocol;Connectioncharacteristics;Negotiationduringcall/connectionestablishmentphase;Part3:TestSuiteStructureandTestPurposes(TSS&TP)specificationfortheuser".[4]EN300443-1:"BroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN);DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.two(DSS2)protocol;B-ISDNuser-networkinterfacelayer3specificationforbasiccall/bearercontrol;Part1:Protocolspecification[ITU-TRecommendationQ.2931(1995),modified]".[5]EN300443-2:"BroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN);DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.two(DSS2)protocol;B-ISDNuser-networkinterfacelayer3specificationforbasiccall/bearercontrol;Part2:ProtocolImplementationConformanceStatement(PICS)proformaspecification".[6]ISO/IEC9646-1(1994):"Informationtechnology-OpenSystemsInterconnection-Conformancetestingmethodologyandframework-Part1:Generalconcepts".[7]ISO/IEC9646-2(1994):"Informationtechnology-OpenSystemsInterconnection-Conformancetestingmethodologyandframework-Part2:AbstractTestSuitespecification".SIST EN 301 067-4 V1.1.3:2003
ETSIETSIEN301067-4V1.1.3(1999-11)7[8]ISO/IEC9646-3(1998):"Informationtechnology-OpenSystemsInterconnection-Conformancetestingmethodologyandframework-Part3:TheTreeandTabularCombinedNotation(TTCN)".[9]ISO/IEC9646-4(1994):"Informationtechnology-OpenSystemsInterconnection-Conformancetestingmethodologyandframework-Part4:Testrealization".[10]ISO/IEC9646-5(1994):"Informationtechnology-OpenSystemsInterconnection-Conformancetestingmethodologyandframework-Part5:Requirementsontestlaboratoriesandclientsfortheconformanceassessmentprocess".[11]ITU-TRecommendationI.413(1993):"B-ISDNuser-networkinterface".3Definitionsandabbreviations3.1DefinitionsForthepurposesofthepresentdocument,thefollowingdefinitionsapply,inadditiontothosegiveninEN301067-1[1]andEN300443-1[4]: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]SystemUnderTest(SUT):seeISO/IEC9646-1[6]UpperTester(UT):seeISO/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]PointofControlandObservation(PCO):seeISO/IEC9646-1[6]3.1.2DefinitionsrelatedtoEN301067-1user:DSS2protocolentityattheUsersideoftheuser-networkinterfacewhereaTBreferencepointorcoincidentSBandTBreferencepointappliesuser(SB/TB):DSS2protocolentityattheUsersideoftheuser-networkinterfacewhereacoincidentSBandTBreferencepointappliesuser(TB):DSS2protocolentityattheUsersideoftheuser-networkinterfacewhereaTBreferencepointapplies(userisaprivateISDN)SIST EN 301 067-4 V1.1.3:2003
ETSIETSIEN301067-4V1.1.3(1999-11)83.2AbbreviationsForthepurposesofthepresentdocument,thefollowingabbreviationsapply:ATMAbstractTestMethodATSAbstractTestSuiteB-ISDNBroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetworkDSS2DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.twoExTSExecutableTestSuiteIUTImplementationUnderTestLTLowerTesterMOTMeansOfTestingPCOPointofControlandObservationPICSProtocolImplementationConformanceStatementPIXITProtocolImplementationeXtraInformationforTestingSUTSystemUnderTestTPTestPurposeTSSTestSuiteStructureTTCNTreeandTabularCombinedNotationU0NulllinkstateU7CallReceivedlinkstateUTUpperTesterVCIVirtualChannelIdentifierVPCIVirtualPathConnectionIdentifier4AbstractTestMethod(ATM)TheremotetestmethodisappliedfortheuserATS.ThePointofControlandObservation(PCO)residesattheserviceaccesspointbetweenlayers2and3.ThisPCOisnamed"L0"(forLower).TheL0PCOisusedtocontrolandobservethebehaviouroftheImplementationUnderTest(IUT)andtestcaseverdictsareassigneddependingonthebehaviourobservedatthisPCO.TesterSUTLTIUTPCOLayer2Layer2Layer1Layer1ServiceproviderFigure1:RemotetestmethodISO/IEC9646-2[7]allowstheinformalexpressionofTestCo-ordinationProcedures(TCP)betweentheSystemUnderTest(SUT)upperlayer(s)andtheLowerTester(LT).IntheATScontainedinannexC,TCPisachievedbyuseofasecond"informal"PCO,called"O"(forOperator).ThisPCOisusedtospecifycontrolbutnotobservationabovetheIUTandconsequently,eventsatthisPCOareneverusedtogeneratetestcaseverdicts.TheuseofthisOPCOisregardedasapreferredalternativetotheuseoftheimplicitsendevent,inthatitallowstheATStospecifyinaclearandmeaningfulwaywhatactionsarerequiredtobeperformedontheIUT.5UntestabletestpurposesTherearenountestabletestpurposesassociatedwiththisATS.SIST EN 301 067-4 V1.1.3:2003
ETSIETSIEN301067-4V1.1.3(1999-11)96ATStoTPmapTheidentifiersusedfortheTPs(seeEN301067-3[3])arereusedastestcasenames.Thusthereisastraightforwardone-to-onemapping.7PCTRconformanceAtestlaboratory,whenrequestedbyaclienttoproduceaPCTR,isrequired,asspecifiedinISO/IEC9646-5[10],toproduceaPCTRconformantwiththePCTRtemplategiveninannexBofISO/IEC9646-5[10].Furthermore,atestlaboratory,offeringtestingfortheATSspecificationcontainedinannexC,whenrequestedbyaclienttoproduceaPCTR,isrequiredtoproduceaPCTRconformantwiththePCTRproformacontainedinannexAofthepresentdocument.APCTRwhichconformstothisPCTRproformaspecificationshallpreservethecontentandorderingoftheclausescontainedinannexA.ClauseA.6ofthePCTRmaycontainadditionalcolumns.Ifincluded,theseshallbeplacedtotherightoftheexistingcolumns.Textinitalicsmayberetainedbythetestlaboratory.8PIXITconformanceAtestrealizer,producinganexecutabletestsuitefortheAbstractTestSuite(ATS)specificationcontainedinannexC,isrequired,asspecifiedinISO/IEC9646-4[9],toproduceanaugmentedpartialPIXITproformaconformantwiththispartialPIXITproformaspecification.AnaugmentedpartialPIXITproformawhichconformstothispartialPIXITproformaspecificationshall,asaminimum,havecontentswhicharetechnicallyequivalenttoannexB.TheaugmentedpartialPIXITproformamaycontainadditionalquestionsthatneedtobeansweredinordertopreparetheMeansOfTesting(MOT)foraparticularImplementationUnderTest(IUT).Atestlaboratory,offeringtestingfortheATSspecificationcontainedinannexC,isrequired,asspecifiedinISO/IEC9646-5[10],tofurtheraugmenttheaugmentedpartialPIXITproformatoproduceaPIXITproformaconformantwiththispartialPIXITproformaspecification.APIXITproformawhichconformstothispartialPIXITproformaspecificationshall,asaminimum,havecontentswhicharetechnicallyequivalenttoannexB.ThePIXITproformamaycontainadditionalq
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