SIST ETS 300 147 E1:2003
(Main)Transmission and Multiplexing (TM); Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH); Multiplexing structure
General Information
- Abstract
Equivalent to the parts of G.707, 708 and 709 relevant to ETSI
- 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
Overview
SIST ETS 300 147 E1:2003 specifies the multiplexing structure for Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) in European transmission networks. This Slovenian standard, aligned with ETSI and based on recommendations G.707, G.708, and G.709, defines the hierarchical bit rates, multiplexing methods, and mapping schemes essential for SDH networks. The key objective is to ensure interoperability between equipment and operators by standardizing how digital signals are organized and transmitted over synchronous networks, laying the groundwork for modern high-speed telecommunication systems.
Key Topics
- Hierarchical bit rates: Defines standardized SDH bit rates as per G.707, ensuring compatibility across SDH networks for various payload capacities.
- Multiplexing structure: Outlines the basic arrangement of SDH signals from lower to higher levels, permitting the efficient aggregation and transport of multiple signals.
- Mapping and multiplexing methods: Establishes standardized schemes to map diverse digital signals (such as 2 Mbps, 34 Mbps, and 140 Mbps) into SDH containers and higher order structures, as detailed in G.709.
- Administrative and Tributary Units: Provides guidance on the organization and multiplexing of Administrative Units (AU), Tributary Units (TU), and their respective groups (AUG, TUG), which are essential building blocks in SDH.
- Pointers and Path Overhead: Specifies the use of pointers for flexible alignment of payload within the SDH frame, and the handling of path overhead for network management and maintenance.
- Mapping of legacy and new services: Supports encapsulation and transport of various payloads, including ATM cells and asynchronous data, offering flexibility for evolving network services.
Applications
SIST ETS 300 147 E1:2003 is widely applicable in the following areas:
- Telecommunications network infrastructure: Used by network operators and equipment manufacturers to develop, deploy, and maintain SDH-based transmission networks, ensuring reliable and high-capacity digital infrastructure.
- Interoperability: Facilitates seamless interconnection between different vendors' telecom equipment by providing common multiplexing and mapping methods.
- Integration of legacy systems: Supports efficient transport of lower order signals (such as PDH) in a modern SDH network, helping operators transition legacy services without service disruption.
- Carrier and service provider networks: Critical for backbone and metro networks where stable, scalable, and flexible transmission of multiple digital services is required.
- Migration to next-generation services: Enables the support of broadband applications, high-speed internet, and multimedia by accommodating ATM and other emerging data formats.
- Network maintenance and management: Defines clear procedures for signal alignment, error checking, and network supervision, contributing to robust network performance and reliability.
Related Standards
The following standards are closely related to SIST ETS 300 147 E1:2003 and are often referenced in SDH deployments:
- ITU-T G.707: Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) bit rates - defines the framework of hierarchical bit rates for global SDH networks.
- ITU-T G.708: Network node interface for the Synchronous Digital Hierarchy - standards for interfaces at network nodes, ensuring interoperability.
- ITU-T G.709: Synchronous multiplexing structure - provides detailed structures and mapping techniques for SDH multiplexing.
- ETSI EN 300 147 / ETS 300 147: The European standards equivalent, upon which this Slovenian version is based.
- SIST ETS 300 429: Covers various aspects of SDH transmission systems relevant within Slovenia and Europe.
By adhering to SIST ETS 300 147 E1:2003, network designers and operators ensure a standardized approach to SDH multiplexing, supporting high-performance, scalable, and interoperable telecommunications infrastructures in line with European and international requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST ETS 300 147 E1:2003 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Transmission and Multiplexing (TM); Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH); Multiplexing structure". This standard covers: Equivalent to the parts of G.707, 708 and 709 relevant to ETSI
Equivalent to the parts of G.707, 708 and 709 relevant to ETSI
SIST ETS 300 147 E1:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.040.20 - Transmission systems. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2003
Prenos in multipleksiranje (TM) – Sinhrona digitalna hierarhija (SDH) – Struktura
multipleksiranja
Transmission and Multiplexing (TM); Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH); Multiplexing
structure
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: ETS 300 147 Edition 1
ICS:
33.040.20 Prenosni sistem Transmission systems
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN ETS 300 147
TELECOMMUNICATION March 1992
STANDARD
Source: ETSI TC-TM Reference: DE/TM-3001
ICS: 33.080
Transmission, Multiplexing
Key words:
Transmission and Multiplexing (TM);
Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH)
Multiplexing structure
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New presentation - see History box
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Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation and publication of this document, errors in content,
typographical or otherwise, may occur. If you have comments concerning its accuracy, please write to
"ETSI Editing and Committee Support Dept." at the address shown on the title page.
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Contents
Foreword .5
1 Scope .7
2 Normative references.7
3 Definitions and abbreviations .7
3.1 Definitions .7
3.2 Abbreviations .7
4 Hierarchical bit rates.8
5 Basic multiplexing structure .8
6 Multiplexing method and mapping.8
History.12
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Foreword
This European Telecommunication Standard (ETS) has been produced by the Transmission and
Multiplexing (TM) Technical Committee of the European Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI).
This ETS provides inter-vendor and inter-operator compatibility and is based on CCITT
Recommendations G.707 [1], G.708 [2] and G.709 [3].
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1 Scope
This European Telecommunication Standard (ETS) specifies the hierarchical bit rates, the multiplexing
structure and the mapping schemes to be used in the transmission networks based on Synchronous
Digital Hierarchy (SDH).
2 Normative references
This ETS incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These
normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed
hereafter. For dated references subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications
apply to this ETS only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest
edition of the publication referred to applies.
[1] CCITT Recommendation G.707 (1990): "Synchronous Digital Hierarchy bit
rates."
[2] CCITT Recommendation G.708 (1990): "Network Node Interface for the
Synchronous Digital Hierarchy."
[3] CCITT Recommendation G.709 (1990): "Synchronous multiplexing structure."
3 Definitions and abbreviations
3.1 Definitions
For the purposes of this ETS the definitions given in CCITT Recommendation G.708 [2] apply.
3.2 Abbreviations
For the purposes of this ETS the following abbreviations apply.
ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode
AU Administrative Unit
AUG Administrative Unit Group
C Container
CCITT International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee
ETS European Telecommunication Standard
ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute
POH Path Overhead
SDH Synchronous Digital Hierarchy
STM-N Synchronous Transport Module-N
TU Tributary Unit
TUG Tributary Unit Group
VC Virtual Container
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4 Hierarchical bit rates
The hierarchical bit rates used in the SDH transmission network shall be in accorda
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