SIST-TS ETSI/TS 102 144 V1.1.1:2005
(Main)Services and Protocols for Advanced Networks (SPAN); MTP/SCCP/SSCOP and SIGTRAN (Transport of SS7 over IP); Stream Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP) [Endorsement of RFC 2960 and RFC 3309, modified]
General Information
- Abstract
To endorse and constrain where relevant the RFCs 2960 and 3309 on SCTP.
- 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-TS ETSI/TS 102 144 V1.1.1:2005 defines technical requirements for the Stream Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP) as utilized with SIGTRAN adaptation layers for the transport of Signalling System No. 7 (SS7) messages over Internet Protocol (IP) networks. This Slovenian standard endorses and constrains aspects of IETF RFC 2960 and RFC 3309, aligning SCTP with the needs of advanced telecommunication systems and ensuring compatibility within European and international frameworks.
Key Topics
- SCTP Protocol Constraints: The standard stipulates modifications and explicit requirements for SCTP implementation compared to the referenced RFCs, such as mandatory use of the CRC32C checksum algorithm from RFC 3309 instead of Adler32.
- Minimum Streams: Each SCTP endpoint must support at least two incoming and two outgoing streams, ensuring robust parallel signaling channels.
- Multihoming and Path Supervision: Support for multihoming is required. SCTP endpoints must support multiple network paths and the ability to switch over to alternate IP addresses if initial attempts fail. Heartbeat mechanisms must also be enabled by default to supervise path availability.
- Address Handling: IPv4 addresses are mandatory, IPv6 is optional, and hostname-based addressing is not supported. Support for Hostname addresses, if indicated, must result in a controlled abort with an "Unresolvable Address" error.
- Data Chunk Management: IP packets containing SCTP data must not exceed the path MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit). Fragmentation and size limitations are strictly defined.
- Parameter Configuration: The protocol mandates tunable SCTP parameters (such as RTO, Heartbeat Interval, SACK period) with set minimums, maximums, and granularity. This provides implementers with a framework for optimal signaling performance.
- User Data and Fragmentation: SCTP must handle user data sizes set by the upper layer, and support fragmentation for larger messages as applicable. Reception of fragmented data must always be supported.
- Interoperability: The document assures interoperability for SS7 transport over IP networks, vital for modern telecommunication infrastructures.
Applications
The requirements and constraints defined in SIST-TS ETSI/TS 102 144 V1.1.1:2005 are targeted at:
- Telecommunications Operators: Leveraging SCTP for robust and reliable SS7 signaling over IP infrastructure, such as voice, messaging, and signaling gateways.
- Network Equipment Manufacturers: Ensuring that hardware and software products (switches, routers, signaling gateways) implement SCTP for SIGTRAN in compliance with European standards.
- SS7 over IP (SIGTRAN) Gateways: Enabling secure, redundant, and scalable transport of traditional telephony signaling in Next Generation Networks (NGN).
- Migration Projects: Supporting telecom migration from legacy SS7 circuit-switched networks to modern, IP-based transport without loss of reliability, performance, or feature set.
- Advanced Service Providers: Facilitating rollout of enhanced services (such as mobile number portability, intelligent networks, and messaging services) that rely on SS7 signaling.
Related Standards
For implementers seeking to build a comprehensive SPAN/SIGTRAN signaling solution, the following referenced standards and documents are relevant:
- RFC 2960: Stream Control Transmission Protocol - foundational protocol definition
- RFC 3309: SCTP Checksum Change - updates checksum requirements
- ETSI TS 102 141: M2UA adaptation layer for SIGTRAN
- ETSI TS 102 142: M3UA adaptation layer for SIGTRAN
- ETSI TS 102 143: SUA adaptation layer for SIGTRAN
- RFC 3436: Security for SCTP - describes use of Transport Layer Security (TLS) over SCTP
Keywords: SCTP, SIGTRAN, SS7 over IP, MTP, SCCP, SSCOP, ETSI, telecommunication systems, network protocols, advanced network services, transport layer, signaling transport, IP networks, standardization, interoperability.
By following SIST-TS ETSI/TS 102 144 V1.1.1:2005, organizations ensure their SS7 over IP solutions are secure, interoperable and future-proof, aligning with international expectations for reliability and performance in telecommunications.
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SIST-TS ETSI/TS 102 144 V1.1.1:2005 is a technical specification published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Services and Protocols for Advanced Networks (SPAN); MTP/SCCP/SSCOP and SIGTRAN (Transport of SS7 over IP); Stream Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP) [Endorsement of RFC 2960 and RFC 3309, modified]". This standard covers: To endorse and constrain where relevant the RFCs 2960 and 3309 on SCTP.
To endorse and constrain where relevant the RFCs 2960 and 3309 on SCTP.
SIST-TS ETSI/TS 102 144 V1.1.1:2005 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.040.01 - Telecommunication systems in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2005
Storitve in protokoli za napredna omrežja (SPAN) – MTP/SCCP/SSCOP in SIGTRAN
(prenos SS7 preko IP) – Transportni protokol krmiljenja toka (SCTP) [privzeta RFC
2960 in RFC 3309, spremenjena]
Services and Protocols for Advanced Networks (SPAN); MTP/SCCP/SSCOP and
SIGTRAN (Transport of SS7 over IP); Stream Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP)
[Endorsement of RFC 2960 and RFC 3309, modified]
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: TS 102 144 Version 1.1.1
ICS:
33.040.01 Telekomunikacijski sistemi Telecommunication systems
na splošno in general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
Technical Specification
Services and Protocols for Advanced Networks (SPAN);
MTP/SCCP/SSCOP and SIGTRAN (Transport of SS7 over IP);
Stream Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP)
[Endorsement of RFC 2960 and RFC 3309, modified]
2 ETSI TS 102 144 V1.1.1 (2003-05)
Reference
DTS/SPAN-130265
Keywords
MTP, SCCP, SCTP, SIGTRAN, SS7,
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights.4
Foreword.4
Endorsement notice .4
Introduction .4
1 Scope.5
2 References.5
3 Definitions and abbreviations.5
3.1 Definitions.5
3.2 Abbreviations.5
4 SCTP protocol considerations.6
4.1 SCTP checksum.6
4.2 SCTP streams.6
4.3 Path MTU discovery .6
4.4 Multihoming.6
4.5 SCTP chunk size .6
4.6 Addressing methods.6
4.7 Path supervision.6
4.8 User data size .7
4.9 User data fragmentation .7
4.10 Unordered delivery of DATA chunks .7
4.11 Bundling of DATA chunks .7
4.12 Explicit Congestion Notification (ECN) .7
5 SCTP parameter considerations .7
History .8
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