SIST EN 301 069-1 V1.3.1:2003
(Main)Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN); Signalling System No.7 (SS7); ISDN User Part (ISUP); Application transport mechanism; Part 1: Protocol specification [ITU-T Recommendation Q.765, modified]
General Information
- Abstract
Integrated Service Digital Network (ISDN); Signalling System No. 7; Application Transport Mechanism (APM) version 2
- 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
Overview
SIST EN 301 069-1 V1.3.1:2003 specifies the protocol for the Application Transport Mechanism (APM) within the Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), utilizing Signalling System No.7 (SS7) and the ISDN User Part (ISUP). This standard, based on ITU-T Recommendation Q.765 (as modified), defines how application signalling information is transported in European ISDN environments. It plays a critical role in enabling advanced telecommunications services by providing a robust method for application-layer data exchange in conjunction with call control and bearer services.
This specification is maintained by the Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo (SIST) and is harmonized with the related European Norm (EN 301 069-1).
Key Topics
- Application Transport Mechanism (APM): Outlines a structured protocol to handle signalling information exchange between applications in public ISDN networks. APM establishes and manages associations for application logic communication.
- ISDN User Part (ISUP): Extends ISUP functions to support both voice and non-voice service signalling, ensuring seamless integration with SS7 infrastructure.
- Compatibility and Coexistence: Supports applications developed for both the original (APM'98) and updated (APM'2000) transport mechanisms by using application context identifiers, ensuring backward compatibility.
- Explicit and Implicit Addressing: Describes mechanisms for addressing within the ISDN call flow, supporting flexibility for application implementation.
- Error Handling: Specifies protocols for managing discrepancies or incompatibilities in mixed environments (e.g., where both APM’98 and APM’2000 nodes are present).
Applications
The protocol described in SIST EN 301 069-1 V1.3.1:2003 is foundational for a broad range of telecommunications and ISDN services, particularly in public networks managed by European operators. Key application areas include:
- Advanced Call Handling: Facilitating supplementary services such as call forwarding, conferencing, or interaction with intelligent network applications.
- Application Integration: Enabling communication between service control applications and user endpoints, supporting the delivery of value-added services over ISDN.
- Interoperability: Ensuring different generations of application logic (APM'98 and APM'2000) can function cohesively in hybrid telecommunication network environments.
- Reliability: Supporting high-availability requirements in carrier-grade voice and data service delivery, essential for enterprise and public network operations.
Related Standards
Several other international and European standards complement or relate closely to SIST EN 301 069-1 V1.3.1:2003:
- EN 301 069-1 (V1.2.4 and earlier): Previous editions of the same protocol specification.
- ITU-T Recommendation Q.765: The base protocol upon which this standard is built.
- EN 300 356-1: Covers ISDN User Part (ISUP) version 4 for the international interface, including basic service protocols.
- ITU-T Recommendation Q.1400: Defines the architecture framework for development of signalling protocols using OSI concepts.
By aligning with these established standards, SIST EN 301 069-1 V1.3.1:2003 ensures robust interoperability, future-proof service development, and support for evolving requirements in the European ISDN and SS7 telecommunications landscape.
Keywords: ISDN, SS7, ISUP, Application Transport Mechanism, APM, telecommunications protocol, EN 301 069-1, ITU-T Q.765, signalling, European network standards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 301 069-1 V1.3.1:2003 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); ISDN User Part (ISUP); Application transport mechanism; Part 1: Protocol specification [ITU-T Recommendation Q.765, modified]". This standard covers: Integrated Service Digital Network (ISDN); Signalling System No. 7; Application Transport Mechanism (APM) version 2
Integrated Service Digital Network (ISDN); Signalling System No. 7; Application Transport Mechanism (APM) version 2
SIST EN 301 069-1 V1.3.1:2003 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.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN); Signalling System No.7 (SS7); ISDN User Part (ISUP); Application transport mechanism; Part 1: Protocol specification [ITU-T Recommendation Q.765, modified]33.080Digitalno omrežje z integriranimi storitvami (ISDN)Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)ICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 301 069-1 Version 1.3.1SIST EN 301 069-1 V1.3.1:2003en01-november-2003SIST EN 301 069-1 V1.3.1:2003SLOVENSKI
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ETSIEN301069-1V1.3.1(2001-02)EuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)IntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(ISDN);SignallingSystemNo.7(SS7);ISDNUserPart(ISUP);Applicationtransportmechanism;Part1:Protocolspecification[ITU-TRecommendationQ.765,modified]SIST EN 301 069-1 V1.3.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN301069-1V1.3.1(2001-02)2ReferenceREN/SPAN-01083KeywordsISDN,SS7,ISUP,APM,protocolETSI650RoutedesLuciolesF-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.©EuropeanTelecommunicationsStandardsInstitute2001.Allrightsreserved.SIST EN 301 069-1 V1.3.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN301069-1V1.3.1(2001-02)3IntellectualPropertyRightsIPRsessentialorpotentiallyessentialtothepresentdocumentmayhavebeendeclaredtoETSI.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).Thepresentdocumentispart1ofamulti-partdeliverablecoveringtheIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(ISDN);SignallingSystemNo.7;ISDNUserPart(ISUP);Applicationtransportmechanism,asidentifiedbelow:Part1:"Protocolspecification[ITU-TRecommendationQ.765,modified]";Part2:"ProtocolImplementationConformanceStatement(PICS)proformaspecification";Part3:"TestSuiteStructureandTestPurposes(TSS&TP)specification";NationaltranspositiondatesDateofadoptionofthisEN:9February2001DateoflatestannouncementofthisEN(doa):31May2001DateoflatestpublicationofnewNationalStandardorendorsementofthisEN(dop/e):30November2001DateofwithdrawalofanyconflictingNationalStandard(dow):30November2001EndorsementnoticeTheelementsofITU-TRecommendationQ.765(2000)apply,withthefollowingmodifications:SIST EN 301 069-1 V1.3.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN301069-1V1.3.1(2001-02)4GlobalmodificationstoITU-TRecommendationQ.765Replacethetwoclauses(ScopeandReferences)withthefollowingtwoclauses:1ScopeThepresentdocumentdescribestheadditionstotheISDNUserPart(ISUP)forprovidingatransportmechanismusedbyapplicationsrequiringabearerinconjunctionwiththesupportoftheapplication'ssignallinginformationflow.ItspecifiestheApplicationTransportMechanism(APM)forthepan-EuropeanIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(ISDN)asprovidedbytheEuropeanpublictelecommunicationsoperators.Thistransportmechanismshallprovidethesamecapabilitiesa
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