SIST I-ETS 300 404 E1:2003
(Main)Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN); B-ISDN Operation And Maintenance (OAM) principles and functions
General Information
- Abstract
Definitions of OAM principles of B-ISDN access.
- 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 I-ETS 300 404 E1:2003 defines principles and essential functions for the Operation and Maintenance (OAM) of the Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN). Developed by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) and harmonized with ETSI and ITU-T guidelines, this standard sets forth the requirements for B-ISDN OAM concerning the Physical and ATM layers at the user-network interface (UNI). Its primary aim is to provide a standardized framework that enables effective operation, administration, and maintenance of broadband networks, ensuring service quality and reliability.
Key Topics
- B-ISDN OAM Principles: Outlines the core concepts and levels of operation and maintenance shared across broadband ISDN implementations.
- Physical and ATM Layer Management: Specifies the minimum required OAM functions for the Physical Layer and Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Layer of B-ISDN.
- User-Network Interface (UNI): Details requirements specific to the UNI, including management of virtual paths (VP) and virtual channels (VC) that support diverse digital services.
- Fault and Performance Management: Establishes approaches for fault localization, performance monitoring, alarm notifications, and error detection to maintain high service integrity.
- Conformance with ITU-T Recommendation I.610: Adopts and contextualizes global OAM procedures for European and regional broadband implementations.
- Abbreviations and Definitions: Clarifies terminology and symbols related to network management, fault indicators, and OAM flows.
Applications
This standard delivers practical value to:
- Telecommunications Service Providers: Enables effective monitoring, maintenance, and fault management of B-ISDN networks, minimizing downtime and optimizing performance.
- Network Equipment Manufacturers: Facilitates hardware and software design that fully supports standardized OAM features at the Physical and ATM layers.
- Systems Integrators and Network Engineers: Guides the deployment and management of broadband infrastructure by ensuring OAM processes are consistent and interoperable.
- Regulatory Bodies and Standards Organizations: Provides an authoritative reference for compliance, assessment, and harmonization within digital broadband environments.
Real-world applications include:
- Service Quality Assurance: Detecting and resolving faults quickly to maintain subscriber trust and minimize service disruptions.
- Network Planning and Optimization: Using standardized OAM data for capacity planning, fault trend analysis, and proactive maintenance.
- Interoperability Testing: Ensuring multi-vendor compatibility by applying common OAM principles across various products and platforms.
Related Standards
- ITU-T Recommendation I.610: The foundational global guideline for B-ISDN OAM principles and functions, heavily referenced in SIST I-ETS 300 404 E1:2003.
- CCITT Recommendation I.113: Vocabulary of terms for broadband aspects of ISDN, providing essential definitions for B-ISDN technologies.
- Other B-ISDN Standards: Standards regarding user-network interface specifications, ATM layer, and SDH/PDH hierarchies that complement OAM requirements.
By adhering to SIST I-ETS 300 404 E1:2003, network stakeholders ensure their B-ISDN deployments meet rigorous operational standards, elevate reliability, and deliver consistent, high-quality digital services in broadband communications environments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST I-ETS 300 404 E1:2003 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN); B-ISDN Operation And Maintenance (OAM) principles and functions". This standard covers: Definitions of OAM principles of B-ISDN access.
Definitions of OAM principles of B-ISDN access.
SIST I-ETS 300 404 E1:2003 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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Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN); B-ISDN Operation And
Maintenance (OAM) principles and functions
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: I-ETS 300 404 Edition 1
ICS:
33.080 Digitalno omrežje z Integrated Services Digital
integriranimi storitvami Network (ISDN)
(ISDN)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
INTERIM
EUROPEAN I-ETS 300 404
TELECOMMUNICATION April 1995
STANDARD
Source: ETSI TC-NA Reference: DI/NA-052209
ICS: 33.080
B-ISDN, OAM
Key words:
Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN);
B-ISDN Operation And Maintenance (OAM)
principles and functions
ETSI
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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, symbols and abbreviations.7
3.1 Definitions .7
3.2 Symbols and abbreviations.7
4 B-ISDN operation and maintenance principles and functions.8
5 Requirements for the application of ITU-T Recommendation I.610 (1993) as an European
Telecommunication Standard .8
History.11
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Foreword
This Interim European Telecommunication Standard (I-ETS) has been prepared by the Network Aspects
(NA) Technical Committee of the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI).
NOTE: This I-ETS was submitted to the Public Enquiry phase of the ETSI standards approval
procedure as a draft ETS. Following resolution of the comments received, the
document was converted into an I-ETS.
An ETSI standard may be given I-ETS status either because it is regarded as a provisional solution ahead
of a more advanced standard, or because it is immature and requires a "trial period". The life of an I-ETS
is limited to three years after which it can be converted into an ETS, have it's life extended for a further
two years, be replaced by a new version, or be withdrawn.
This I-ETS describes the Operation And Maintenance (OAM) principles and functions for the
Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) based Broadband Integrated Digital Network (B-ISDN).
Announcement date
Date of latest announcement of this I-ETS (doa): 31 July 1995
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1 Scope
This Interim European Telecommunication Standard (I-ETS) identifies the minimum set of functions
required to operate and maintain the Physical Layer and the Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) layer
aspects of the Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN) User-Network Interface (UNI) as
well as the individual Virtual Path (VP) and the Virtual Channel (VC) connections that may be routed
through the B-ISDN.
The functions of the layers above the ATM layer are not considered.
2 Normative references
This I-ETS incorporates by dated and 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 I-ETS only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the
latest edition of the publication referred to applies.
[1] ITU-T Recommendation I.610 (1993): "B-ISDN operation and maintenance
principles and functions".
[2] CCITT Recommendation I.113 (1992): "Vocabulary of terms for broadband
aspects of ISDN", CCITT SG XVIII report R122, Gen
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