SIST EN 301 004-2 V1.1.2:2005
(Main)Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN); Signalling System No.7; Message Transfer Part (MTP) level 3 functions and messages to support international interconnection; Part 2: Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS) proforma specification
General Information
- Abstract
PICS for published part 1. Supporting members: Alcatel, Swisscom, BT, OTE.
- 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
Overview
SIST EN 301 004-2 V1.1.2:2005 specifies the Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS) proforma for the Message Transfer Part (MTP) level 3 functions and messages of Signalling System No.7 (SS7) within the Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN) environment. Developed by SIST and harmonized with the European EN 301 004-2 standard, this document is crucial for suppliers and implementers seeking to demonstrate compliance with the interoperability and protocol requirements detailed in Part 1 (the main protocol specification) for SS7 MTP level 3 used in international network scenarios.
By following the PICS proforma outlined in this standard, organizations can systematically document which capabilities, functions, and options of the MTP Level 3 protocol are supported by their implementation. This facilitates transparency, aids conformance testing, and enhances the credibility of telecommunications equipment in global markets.
Key Topics
Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS) Proforma
The core of the document is a structured questionnaire that enables suppliers to declare the specific features and options supported by their implementation, as required by EN 301 004-1 and based on ETS 300 008-1.Identification and Documentation
The standard guides users through sections to document implementation details, system configuration, supplier and client information, and contact persons responsible for the PICS.Conformance Assessment
The PICS proforma must be properly completed and maintained for any implementation claiming conformity. This ensures that each implementation can be independently tested for compliance against the referenced protocol standards.MTP Level 3 Capabilities
The document covers required (mandatory), optional, and conditional protocol procedures, including message routing, network management, traffic management, changeover and changeback operations, rerouting, restart procedures, inhibiting management, traffic flow control, and link management.Consistent Reference Framework
The proforma maintains item numbering and ordering, enabling comparability and unambiguous reference to compliance requirements.
Applications
Interoperability Testing
Telecommunications equipment vendors, network operators, and integrators use the PICS to communicate clearly which MTP level 3 features are implemented, ensuring interoperability in national and international network interconnections.Procurement and Vendor Assessment
Buyers can review a vendor’s completed PICS to evaluate conformity with B-ISDN and SS7 standards, reducing technical risk during procurement or network upgrades.Product Documentation and Certification
A completed PICS proforma is often required for product certification, technical documentation, or formal submissions to regulatory bodies and standards organizations.Network Deployment
The standard supports implementation planning and configuration, by listing capabilities for inclusion and validation during network setup and expansion.
Related Standards
- EN 301 004-1: Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN); Signalling System No.7; Message Transfer Part (MTP) level 3; Part 1: Protocol specification.
- ETS 300 008-1: ISDN; Signalling System No.7; MTP for international interconnection; Protocol specification.
- ISO/IEC 9646-1 & 9646-7: Information technology; OSI conformance testing methodology and framework; Parts 1 and 7.
- ITU-T Recommendation Q.2210: Message transfer part level 3 functions and messages.
- ITU-T Recommendations Q.701, Q.704, Q.707: Define the structure, functional description, and maintenance of the MTP.
Practical Value
Utilizing SIST EN 301 004-2 V1.1.2:2005 ensures that organizations can:
- Systematically assess and declare protocol compliance for B-ISDN MTP level 3
- Enhance interoperability and reduce integration issues in SS7-based environments
- Facilitate formal conformance testing and product certification efforts
- Meet procurement and regulatory requirements in international telecommunications markets
Conforming to this standard is a critical step for any supplier wishing to demonstrate robust support for international network interconnection protocols and to compete effectively in the global marketplace.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 301 004-2 V1.1.2:2005 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN); Signalling System No.7; Message Transfer Part (MTP) level 3 functions and messages to support international interconnection; Part 2: Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS) proforma specification". This standard covers: PICS for published part 1. Supporting members: Alcatel, Swisscom, BT, OTE.
PICS for published part 1. Supporting members: Alcatel, Swisscom, BT, OTE.
SIST EN 301 004-2 V1.1.2:2005 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.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.VNODGQRVWLBroadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN); Signalling System No.7; Message Transfer Part (MTP) level 3 functions and messages to support international interconnection; Part 2: Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS) proforma specification33.080Digitalno omrežje z integriranimi storitvami (ISDN)Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)ICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 301 004-2 Version 1.1.2SIST EN 301 004-2 V1.1.2:2005en01-januar-2005SIST EN 301 004-2 V1.1.2:2005SLOVENSKI
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ETSIEN301004-2V1.1.2(2000-01)EuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)BroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN);SignallingSystemNo.7;MessageTransferPart(MTP)level3functionsandmessagestosupportinternationalinterconnection;Part2:ProtocolImplementationConformanceStatement(PICS)proformaspecificationSIST EN 301 004-2 V1.1.2:2005
ETSIETSIEN301004-2V1.1.2(2000-01)2ReferenceDEN/SPS-01075-2KeywordsB-ISDN,PICS,MTP,SS7ETSIPostaladdressF-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,thereferenceshallbetheprintingonETSIprintersofthePDFversionkeptonaspecificnetworkdrivewithinETSISecretariat.CopyrightNotificationNopartmaybereproducedexceptasauthorizedbywrittenpermission.Thecopyrightandtheforegoingrestrictionextendtoreproductioninallmedia.©EuropeanTelecommunicationsStandardsInstitute2000.Allrightsreserved.SIST EN 301 004-2 V1.1.2:2005
ETSIETSIEN301004-2V1.1.2(2000-01)3ContentsIntellectualPropertyRights.4Foreword.4Introduction.41Scope.52References.53Definitions,symbolsandabbreviations.63.1Definitions.63.2Symbols.63.3Abbreviations.64Conformance.6AnnexA(normative):PICSproformaforEN301004-1basedonETS300008-1.7A.1GuidanceforcompletingthePICSproforma.7A.1.1Purposesandstructure.7A.1.2Abbreviationsandconventions.7A.1.3InstructionsforcompletingthePICSproforma.9A.2Identificationoftheimplementation.9A.2.1Dateofthestatement.9A.2.2ImplementationUnderTest(IUT)identification.9A.2.3SystemUnderTest(SUT)identification.10A.2.4Productsupplier.10A.2.5Client(ifdifferentfromproductsupplier).10A.2.6PICScontactperson.11A.3Identificationoftheprotocol.11A.4Globalstatementofconformance.12A.5Capabilities.12A.5.1Majorcapabilities-MTPlevel3.12A.5.2TimersusedinMTPlevel3.18A.5.3MessagesusedinMTPlevel3.18A.5.4Testingandmaintenanceprocedures.20A.5.4.1Majorcapabilitiesintestingandmaintenanceprocedures.20A.5.4.2Timersusedintestingandmaintenanceprocedures.20A.5.4.3Messagesusedintestingandmaintenanceprocedures.20A.5.5Protocolerrorhandling.21History.22SIST EN 301 004-2 V1.1.2:2005
ETSIETSIEN301004-2V1.1.2(2000-01)4IntellectualPropertyRightsIPRsessentialorpotentiallyessentialtothepresentdocumentmayhavebeendeclaredtoETSI.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)hasbeenproducedbyETSITechnicalCommitteeServicesProtocolsforAdvancedNetworks(SPAN).Thepresentdocumentispart2ofamulti-partENcoveringtheBroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN);SignallingSystemNo.7;MessagesTransferPart(MTP)level3functionsandmessagestosupportinternationalinterconnection,asidentifiedbelow:Part1:"Protocolspecification[ITU-TRecommendationQ.2210(1996),modified]";Part2:"ProtocolImplementationConformanceStatement(PICS)proformaspecification".NationaltranspositiondatesDateofadoptionofthisEN:17December1999DateoflatestannouncementofthisEN(doa):31March2000DateoflatestpublicationofnewNationalStandardorendorsementofthisEN(dop/e):30September2000DateofwithdrawalofanyconflictingNationalStandard(dow):30September2000IntroductionToevaluateconformanceofaparticularimplementation,itisnecessarytohaveastatementofwhichcapabilitiesandoptionshavebeenimplementedforagivenOSIprotocol.SuchastatementiscalledaProtocolImplementationConformanceStatement(PICS).SIST EN 301 004-2 V1.1.2:2005
ETSIETSIEN301004-2V1.1.2(2000-01)51ScopeThepresentdocumentprovidestheProtocolImplementationConformanceStatement(PICS)proformaforMessageTransferPart(MTP)level3functionsandmessages,signallingprotocolofSignallingSystemNo.7forusebetweenand,optionally,inpublicnetworksasspecifiedinEN301004-1[1]basedonETS300008-1[2]incompliancewiththerelevantrequirementsandinaccordancewiththerelevantguidancegiveninISO/IEC9646-7[4].ThesupplierofaprotocolimplementationthatisclaimedtoconformtoEN301004-1[1]basedonETS300008-1[2]isrequiredtocompleteacopyofthePICSproformaprovidedinannexAofthepresentdocumentandisrequiredtoprovidetheinformationnecessarytoidentifyboththesupplierandtheimplementation.2ReferencesThefollowingdocumentscontainprovisionswhich,throughreferenceinthistext,constituteprovisionsofthepresentdocument.•Referencesareeitherspecific(identifiedbydateofpublication,editionnumber,versionnumber,etc.)ornon-specific.•Foraspecificreference,subsequentrevisionsdonotapply.•Foranon-specificreference,thelatestversionapplies.•Anon-specificreferencetoanETSshallalsobetakentorefertolaterversionspublishedasanENwiththesamenumber.[1]EN301004-1(V1.1):"BroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN);SignallingSystemNo.7;MessageTransferPart(MTP)level3functionsandmessagestosupportinternationalinterconnection;Part1:Protocolspecification[ITU-TRecommendationQ.2210(1996),modified]".[2]ETS300008-1:"IntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(ISDN);SignallingSystemNo.7;MessageTransferPart(MTP)tosupportinternationalinterconnection;Part1:Protocolspecification[ITU-TRecommendationsQ.701(1993),Q.702(1988),Q.703toQ.706(1993),modified]".[3]ISO/IEC9646-1(1994):"Informationtechnology;OpenSystemsInterconnection;Conformancetestingmethodologyandframework;Part1:Generalconcepts".[4]ISO/IEC9646-7(1995):"Informationtechnology;OpenSystemsInterconnection;Conformancetestingmethodologyandframework;Part7:ImplementationConformanceStatements".[5]ITU-TRecommendationQ.701(1993):"Functionaldescriptionofthemessagetransferpart(MTP)ofSignallingSystemNo.7".[6]ITU-TRecommendationQ.704(1996):"Signallingnetworkfunctionsandmessages".[7]CCITTRecommendationQ.707(1988):"Testingandmaintenance".[8]ITU-TRecommendationQ.2210(1996):"Messagetransferpartlevel3functionsandmessagesusingtheservicesofITU-TRecommendationQ.2140".SIST EN 301 004-2 V1.1.2:2005
ETSIETSIEN301004-2V1.1.2(2000-01)63Definitions,symbolsandabbreviations3.1DefinitionsForthepurposesofthepresentdocument,thedefinitionsinEN301004-1[1],ISO/IEC9646-1[3]andSO/IEC9646-7[4]apply.Inparticular,thefollowingtermsdefinedinISO/IEC9646-1[3]apply:ImplementationConformanceStatement(ICS):statementmadebythesupplierofanimplementationorsystemclaimedtoconformtoagivenspecification,statingwhichcapabilitieshavebeenimplemented.TheICScantakeseveralforms:protocolICS(PICS),profileICS,profilespecificICS,andinformationobjectICS.ProtocolImplementationConformanceStatement(PICS):ICSforanimplementationorsystemclaimedtoconformtoagivenprotocolspecification.PICSproforma:document,intheformofaquestionnaire,whichwhencompletedforanimplementationorsystembecomesaPICS.3.2SymbolsForthepurposesofthepresentdocument,thefollowingsymbolsapply:cConditionaln/aNotApplicableoOptionalo.Optional,but,ifchosen,supportisrequiredforeitheratleastoneoronlyoneoftheoptionsinthegrouplabelledbythesamenumeralxExcluded3.3AbbreviationsForthepurposesofthepresentdocument,thefollowingabbreviationsapply:B-ISDNBroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetworkDPCDestinationPointCodeICSImplementationConformanceStatementMTPMessagesTransferPartOPCOriginatingPointCodeOSIOpenSystemInterconnectionPICSProtocolImplementationConformanceStatement4ConformanceAPICSproformathatconformstothisPICSproformaspecificationshallbetechnicallyequivalenttoannexA,andshallpreservethenumberingandorderingoftheitemsinannexA.APICSthatconformstothisPICSproformaspecificationshall:a)describeanimplementationwhichconformstoEN301004-1[1]basedonETS300008-1[2];b)beaconformingPICSproforma,whichhasbeencompletedinaccordancewiththeinstructionsforcompletiongiveninclauseA.1;c)includetheinformationnecessarytouniquelyidentifyboththesupplierandtheimplementation.SIST EN 301 004-2 V1.1.2:2005
ETSIETSIEN301004-2V1.1.2(2000-01)7AnnexA(normative):PICSproformaforEN301004-1basedonETS300008-1Notwithstandingtheprovisionsofthecopyrightclauserelatedtothetextofthepresentdocument,ETSIgrantsthatusersofthepresentdocumentmayfreelyreproducethePICSproformainthisannexsothatitcanbeusedforitsintendedpurposesandmayfurtherpublishthecompletedPICS.A.1GuidanceforcompletingthePICSproformaA.1.1PurposesandstructureThepurposeofthisPICSproformaistoprovideamechanismwherebyasupplierofanimplementationoftherequirementsdefinedinEN301004-1basedonETS300008-1mayprovideinformationabouttheimplementationinastandardizedmanner.ThePICSproformaissubdividedintosubclausesforthefollowingcategoriesofinformation:-guidanceforcompletingthePICSproforma;-identificationoftheimplementation;-identificationoftheETS;-globalstatementofconformance;-capabilities.A.1.2AbbreviationsandconventionsThePICSproformacontainedinthisannexiscomprisedofinformationintabularforminaccordancewiththeguidelinespresentedinISO/IEC9646-7.ItemcolumnTheitemcolumncontainsanumberwhichidentifiestheiteminthetable.ItemdescriptioncolumnTheitemdescriptioncolumndescribesinfreetexteachrespectiveitem(e.g.parameters,timers,etc.).Itimplicitlymeans"issupportedbytheimplementation?".StatuscolumnThefollowingnotations,definedinISO/IEC9646-7,areusedforthestatuscolumn:mmandatory-thecapabilityisrequiredtobesupported;ooptional-thecapabilitymaybesupportedornot;n/anotapplicable-inthegivencontext,itisimpossibletousethecapability;xprohibited(excluded)-thereisarequirementnottousethiscapabilityinthegivencontext;ioutofscope("i"standsforirrelevant)-thiscapabilityisoutsidethescopeofthegivenbasestandardandhenceirrelevantandnotsubjecttoconformancetesting.Noanswerisrequestedfromthesupplier;SIST EN 301 004-2 V1.1.2:2005
ETSIETSIEN301004-2V1.1.2(2000-01)8o.iqualifiedoptional-formutuallyexclusiveorselectableoptionsfromaset."i"isanintegerwhichidentifiesanuniquegroupofrelatedoptionalitemsandthelogicoftheirselectionwhichisdefinedimmediatelyfollowingthetable;ciconditional-therequirementonthecapability("m","o","x"or"n/a")dependsonthesupportofotheroptionalorconditionalitems."i"isanintegeridentifyinganuniqueconditionalstatusexpressionwhichisdefinedimmediatelyfollowingthetable.ReferencecolumnThereferencecolumnmakesreferencetoEN301004-1basedonETS300008-1,exceptwhereexplicitlystatedotherwise.SupportcolumnThesupportcolumnshallbefilledinbythesupplieroftheimplementation.Thefollowingcommonnotations,definedinISO/IEC9646-7,areusedforthesupportcolumn:Yorysupportedbytheimplementation;Nornnotsupportedbytheimplementation;N/A,n/aor-noanswerrequired(allowedonlyifthestatusisn/a,directlyorafterevaluationofaconditionalstatus).IfthisPICSproformaiscompletedinordertodescribeamultiple-profilesupportinasystem,itisnecessarytobeabletoanswerthatacapabilityissupportedforoneprofileandnotsupportedforanother.Inthatcase,thesuppliershallentertheuniquereferencetoaconditionalexpression,precededby"?"(e.g.?3).Thisexpressionshallbegiveninthespaceforcommentsprovidedatthebottomofthetable.ItusespredicatesdefinedintheSCS,eachofwhichreferstoasingleprofileandwhichtakesthevalueTRUEifandonlyifthatprofileistobeused.EXAMPLE:?3:IFprof1THENYELSEN.Itisalsopossibletoprovideacommenttoananswerinthespaceprovidedatthebottomofthetable.NOTE:AsstatedinISO/IEC9646-7,supportforareceivedPDUrequirestheabilitytoparseallvalidparametersofthatPDU.SupportingaPDUwhilehavingnoabilitytoparseavalidparameterisnon-conformant.SupportforaparameteronaPDUmeansthatthesemanticsofthatparameteraresupported.UnlessspecificallycoveredbyatablelistingPDUparametersandgivingdetailsregardingtheirstatus,allparametersofaPDUarerequiredtobefullysupportedonsending.SupportofaPDUthereforeimpliesfullsupportofallrequiredPDUparameters.ValuesallowedcolumnThevaluesallowedcolumncontainsthetype,thelist,therange,orthelengthofvaluesallowed.Thefollowingnotationsareused:-rangeofvalues:.;example:5.20;-listofvalues:,,.,;example:2,4,6,8,9;example:'1101'B,'1011'B,'1111'B;example:'0A'H,'34'H,'2F'H;-listofnamedvalues:(),(),.,(;example:reject(1),accept(2);-length:size(.);example:size(1.8).SIST EN 301 004-2 V1.1.2:2005
ETSIETSIEN301004-2V1.1.2(2000-01)9ValuessupportedcolumnThevaluessupportedcolumnshallbefilledinbythesupplieroftheimplementation.Inthiscolumn,thevaluesortherangesofvaluessupportedbytheimplementationshallbeindicated.ReferencestoitemsForeachpossibleitemanswer(answerinthesupportcolumn)withinthePICSproformaauniquereferenceexists,used,forexample,intheconditionalexpressions.Itisdefinedasthetableidentifier,followedbyasolidscharacter"/",followedbytheitemnumberinthetable.Ifthereismorethanonesupportcolumninatable,thecolumnsarediscriminatedbyletters(a,b,etc.),respectively.EXAMPLE1:A.5/4isthereferencetotheanswerofitem4intable5ofannexA.EXAMPLE2:A.6/3bisthereferencetothesecondanswer(i.e.inthesecondsupportcolumn)ofitem3intable6ofannexA.PrerequisitelineAprerequisitelinetakestheform:Prerequisite:.AprerequisitelineafteraclauseortabletitleindicatesthatthewholeclauseorthewholetableisnotrequiredtobecompletedifthepredicateisFALSE.A.1.3InstructionsforcompletingthePICSproformaThesupplieroftheimplementationshallcompletethePICSproformaineachofthespacesprovided.Inparticular,anexplicitanswershallbeentered,ineachofthesupportorsupportedcolumnboxesprovided,usingthenotationdescribedinsubclauseA.1.2.Ifnecessary,thesuppliermayprovideadditionalcommentsinspaceatthebottomofthetables,orseparatelyonsheetsofpaper.MoredetailedinstructionsaregivenatthebeginningofthedifferentsubclausesofthePICSproforma.A.2IdentificationoftheimplementationIdentificationoftheImplementationUnderTest(IUT)andthesysteminwhichitresides(theSystemUnderTest(SUT)shouldbefilledinsoastoprovideasmuchdetailaspossibleregardingversionnumbersandconfigurationoptions.Theproductsupplierinformationandclientinformationshouldbothbefillediniftheyaredifferent.ApersonwhocananswerqueriesregardinginformationsuppliedinthePICSshouldbenamedasthecontactperson.A.2.1Dateofthestatement.A.2.2ImplementationUnderTest(IUT)identificationIUTname:.IUTversion:.SIST EN 301 004-2 V1.1.2:2005
ETSIETSIEN301004-2V1.1.2(2000-01)10A.2.3SystemUnderTest(SUT)identificationSUTname:.Hardwareconfiguration:.Operatingsystem:.A.2.4ProductsupplierName:.Address:.Telephonenumber:.Facsimilenumber:.E-mailaddress:.Additionalinformation:.A.2.5Client(ifdifferentfromproductsupplier)Name:.Address:.SIST EN 301 004-2 V1.1.2:2005
ETSIETSIEN301004-2V1.1.2(2000-01)11Telephonenumber:.Facsimilenumber:.E-mailaddress:.Additionalinformation:.
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