SIST EN 300 443-1 V2.0.1:2004
(Main)Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN); Digital Subscriber Signalling System No. two (DSS2) protocol; B-ISDN user-network interface layer 3 specification for basic call/bearer control; Part 1: Protocol specification [ITU-T Recommendation Q.2931 (1995), modified]
General Information
- Abstract
Extension to support addressing and identification of subscribers using ATM End System Address (AESA) addressing format
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Mar-2004
- Technical Committee
- SPN - Services and Protocols for Networks
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Apr-2004
- Due Date
- 01-Apr-2004
- Completion Date
- 01-Apr-2004
Overview
SIST EN 300 443-1 V2.0.1:2004 is a European standard focusing on the Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN), specifically defining the protocol for Digital Subscriber Signalling System No. two (DSS2) at the user-network interface layer 3, enabling basic call and bearer control. This standard, based on the modified ITU-T Recommendation Q.2931 (1995), is managed by the Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo (SIST) and aligns closely with ETSI specifications.
A significant extension within this standard is support for subscriber addressing and identification using the ATM End System Address (AESA) format. It provides comprehensive guidance on protocol procedures and functions required for establishing, controlling, and releasing on-demand, connection-oriented B-ISDN telecommunication services at key reference points, especially TB and coincident SB/TB interfaces.
Key Topics
- DSS2 Protocol Specification: Defines the essential signaling for broadband ISDN, with modifications to harmonize with European requirements.
- User-Network Interface (UNI) Layer 3 Control: Describes the management of call and bearer set-up, maintenance, and release between user equipment and the B-ISDN network.
- AESA Addressing Format: Expands support for identifying subscribers via ATM End System Address, enhancing compatibility and global connectivity.
- Amendments and Updates: Incorporates changes from multiple amendments to ITU-T Recommendation Q.2931, ensuring ongoing relevance and alignment with evolving network technologies.
- Interconnection with N-ISDN: Addresses access interworking between B-ISDN and Narrowband ISDN, supporting smooth migration and integration.
- Information Element Handling: Specifies length limits and optionality for several signaling information elements, essential for interoperability and protocol validation.
- Normative and Informative Annexes: Provides detailed clarifications, definitions, and background relevant to protocol implementation.
Applications
The standard is vital for manufacturers, network operators, and integration engineers working with broadband ISDN solutions utilizing DSS2 signaling. Key practical applications include:
- Network Equipment Design: Guiding the development and deployment of B-ISDN switches, user terminals, and interface cards compliant with European and international ISDN requirements.
- Call and Bearer Control Implementation: Ensuring robust support for on-demand, connection-oriented services, such as video, voice, and data transport over B-ISDN.
- Subscriber Management: Enabling accurate and flexible subscriber addressing through support of AESA, fostering seamless operation in ATM-based networks.
- Test and Conformance Tools: Providing a reference for conformance testing suites and protocol validation tools, crucial for ensuring interoperability in multi-vendor environments.
- Interworking Solutions: Supporting integration between B-ISDN and legacy N-ISDN environments, facilitating networks during phased migrations.
Related Standards
For comprehensive broadband ISDN system development and deployment, consider the following connected standards:
- ITU-T Recommendation Q.2931: Base document for DSS2, upon which this standard is built and modified.
- EN 300 403-1: Defines DSS1 protocol for network layer signaling in ISDN.
- EN 301 068-1: Covers ATM transfer capability and traffic parameter indication protocols.
- EN 301 815-1: Details quality of service (QoS) class and parameters for call/connection establishment.
- ETSI EN 300 486-1 & EN 300 437-1: Address various ATM signaling adaptation layers essential for robust broadband ISDN service provision.
Implementing SIS EN 300 443-1 V2.0.1:2004 ensures organizations are aligned with European requirements for broadband communications, maintains compatibility with global B-ISDN and ATM standards, and facilitates futureproof network investments.
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SIST EN 300 443-1 V2.0.1:2004 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN); Digital Subscriber Signalling System No. two (DSS2) protocol; B-ISDN user-network interface layer 3 specification for basic call/bearer control; Part 1: Protocol specification [ITU-T Recommendation Q.2931 (1995), modified]". This standard covers: Extension to support addressing and identification of subscribers using ATM End System Address (AESA) addressing format
Extension to support addressing and identification of subscribers using ATM End System Address (AESA) addressing format
SIST EN 300 443-1 V2.0.1:2004 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.MHQR@Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN); Digital Subscriber Signalling System No. two (DSS2) protocol; B-ISDN user-network interface layer 3 specification for basic call/bearer control; Part 1: Protocol specification [ITU-T Recommendation Q.2931 (1995), modified]33.080Digitalno omrežje z integriranimi storitvami (ISDN)Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)ICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 300 443-1 Version 2.0.1SIST EN 300 443-1 V2.0.1:2004en01-april-2004SIST EN 300 443-1 V2.0.1:2004SLOVENSKI
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ETSIEN300443-1V2.0.1(2001-03)EuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)BroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN);DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.two(DSS2)protocol;B-ISDNuser-networkinterfacelayer3specificationforbasiccall/bearercontrol;Part1:Protocolspecification[ITU-TRecommendationQ.2931(1995),modified]SIST EN 300 443-1 V2.0.1:2004
ETSIETSIEN300443-1V2.0.1(2001-03)2ReferenceREN/SPAN-05143-1Keywordsbasic,B-ISDN,broadband,DSS2,endorsement,ISDN,layer3,protocol,UNIETSI650RoutedesLuciolesF-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 300 443-1 V2.0.1:2004
ETSIETSIEN300443-1V2.0.1(2001-03)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-partdeliverablecoveringthespecificationoftheBroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN);DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.two(DSS2)protocol;B-ISDNuser-networkinterfacelayer3specificationforbasiccall/bearercontrol,asdescribedbelow:Part1:"Protocolspecification[ITU-TRecommendationQ.2931(1995),modified]";Part2:ProtocolImplementationConformanceStatement(PICS)proformaspecification";Part3:"TestSuiteStructureandTestPurposes(TSS&TP)specificationfortheuser";Part4:"AbstractTestSuite(ATS)andpartialProtocolImplementationeXtraInformationforTesting(PIXIT)proformaspecificationfortheuser";Part5:"TestSuiteStructureandTestPurpose(TSS&TP)specificationforthenetwork";Part6:"AbstractTestSuite(ATS)andpartialProtocolImplementationeXtraInformationforTesting(PIXIT)proformaspecificationforthenetwork".NationaltranspositiondatesDateofadoptionofthisEN:23February2001DateoflatestannouncementofthisEN(doa):31May2001DateoflatestpublicationofnewNationalStandardorendorsementofthisEN(dop/e):30November2001DateofwithdrawalofanyconflictingNationalStandard(dow):30November2001EndorsementnoticeTheelementsofITU-TRecommendationQ.2931(1995)anditsamendments1[91],2[92],3[93]and4[94]apply,withthefollowingmodifications:NOTE:Newormodifiedtextisindicatedusingsidebars.Inaddition,underliningand/orstrikeoutareusedtohighlightdetailedmodificationswherenecessary.SIST EN 300 443-1 V2.0.1:2004
ETSIETSIEN300443-1V2.0.1(2001-03)4Clause1Replaceclause1(excludingclauses1.1to1.3)by:1ScopeThepresentdocumentspecifiesthestagethreeofon-demandconnection-orientedrelease1basictelecommunicationservicesforthepan-EuropeanBroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN)asprovidedattheTBreferencepointorcoincidentSBandTBreferencepoint(asdefinedinITU-TRecommendationI.413)bymeansoftheDigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.two(DSS2)protocol.Stagethreeidentifiestheprotocolproceduresandswitchingfunctionsneededtosupportatelecommunicationsservice(seeITU-TRecommendationI.130[84]).Inaddition,thepresentdocumentspecifiestheprotocolrequirementsattheTBreferencepointwheretheserviceisprovidedtotheuserviaaprivateB-ISDN.NOTE1:ProceduresattheTBreferencepoint,tosupporttheaccessofaprivateB-ISDNtothepublicB-ISDN,arenotexplicitlyidentifiedinthepresentdocument,however,someproceduresareapplicableonlyattheTBreferencepoint.Thepresentdocumentalsospecifiestheparticularfeaturesrequiredtoprovide64kbit/sbasedcircuit-modeISDNservicesinB-ISDNandtosupportaccessinterworkingbetweenB-ISDNandN-ISDN.Abasictelecommunicationsserviceisafundamentaltypeofservice.Itformsthebasisonwhichsupplementaryservicesmaybeadded.NOTE2:SpecificrequirementsofindividualB-ISDNconnection-orientedbasictelecommunicationservicesarenotcoveredbythepresentdocument.Furtherpartsofthepresentdocumentprovidethemethodoftestinganddetailedapplicationspecificrequirementstodetermineconformancetothepresentdocument.Thepresentdocumentisapplicabletoequipmentsupportingconnection-orientedbasicB-ISDNtelecommunicationservices,tobeattachedateithersideofaTBreferencepointorcoincidentSBandTBreferencepointswhenusedasanaccesstothepublicB-ISDN.Clause1.1Replacethetextofclause1.1by:2ReferencesThefollowingdocumentscontainprovisionswhich,throughreferenceinthistext,constituteprovisionsofthepresentdocument.• Referencesareeitherspecific(identifiedbydateofpublication,editionnumber,versionnumber,etc.)ornon-specific.• Foraspecificreference,subsequentrevisionsdonotapply.• Foranon-specificreference,thelatestversionapplies.NOTE:Referencenumberslessthan[84]appearintheendorsedITU-Trecommendation.[84]ITU-TRecommendationI.130(1988):"MethodforthecharacterizationoftelecommunicationservicessupportedbyanISDNandnetworkcapabilitiesofanISDN".[85]ETSIETS300402-2:"IntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(ISDN);DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.one(DSS1)protocol;Datalinklayer;Part2:Generalprotocolspecification[ITU-TRecommendationQ.921(1993),modified]".SIST EN 300 443-1 V2.0.1:2004
ETSIETSIEN300443-1V2.0.1(2001-03)5[86]ETSIEN300403-1:"IntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(ISDN);DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.one(DSS1)protocol;Signallingnetworklayerforcircuit-modebasiccallcontrol;Part1:Protocolspecification[ITU-TRecommendationQ.931(1993),modified]".[87]ETSIETS300436-1:"BroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN);SignallingATMAdaptationLayer(SAAL);ServiceSpecificConnectionOrientedProtocol(SSCOP);Part1:Protocolspecification[ITU-TRecommendationQ.2110(1995),modified]".[88]ETSIETS300437-1:"BroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN);SignallingATMAdaptationLayer(SAAL);ServiceSpecificCo-ordinationFunction(SSCF)forsupportofsignallingattheUser-NetworkInterface(UNI);Part1:SpecificationofSSCFatUNI[ITU-TRecommendationQ.2130(1995),modified]".[89]ETSIETS300486-1:"BroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN);Meta-signallingprotocol;Part1:Protocolspecification[ITU-TRecommendationQ.2120(1995),modified]".[90]ETSIEN301068-1:"BroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN);DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.two(DSS2)protocol;Connectioncharacteristics;ATMtransfercapabilityandtrafficparameterindication;Part1:Protocolspecification[ITU-TRecommendationsQ.2961.1(1995),Q.2961.2(1997),Q.2961.3(1997),Q.2961.4(1997),modified]".[91]Amendment1toITU-TRecommendationQ.2931(1997):"DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.2-User-networkinterface(UNI)layer3specificationforbasiccall/connectioncontrol-Amendment1"[92]Amendment2Corrigendum1(2000)toITU-TRecommendationQ.2931:"DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.2-User-networkinterface(UNI)layer3specificationforbasiccall/connectioncontrol".[93]Amendment3toITU-TRecommendationQ.2931(1999):"User-networkinterface(UNI)layer3specificationforbasiccall/connectioncontrol".[94]Amendment4(1999)toITU-TRecommendationQ.2931:"DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.2-User-networkinterface(UNI)layer3specificationforbasiccall/connectioncontrol"[95]ETSIEN301815-1(V1.1.1):"BroadbandIntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork(B-ISDN);DigitalSubscriberSignallingSystemNo.two(DSS2)protocol;QualityofServiceClassandParametersindicationatcall/connectionestablishment;Part1:Protocolspecification[ITU-TRecommendationsQ.2965.1(1999)andQ.2965.2(1999),modified]".SIST EN 300 443-1 V2.0.1:2004
ETSIETSIEN300443-1V2.0.1(2001-03)6ThroughoutthetextofITU-TRecommendationQ.2931anditsamendments1,2,3and4:Replacereferencesasshowninthefollowingtable.ReferenceinITU-TRecommendationQ.2931ModifiedreferenceITU-TRecommendationQ.921ITU-TRecommendationQ.921asmodifiedbyETS300402-2[85]ITU-TRecommendationQ.931ITU-TRecommendationQ.931asmodifiedbyEN300403-1[86]ITU-TRecommendationQ.2110ITU-TRecommendationQ.2110asmodifiedbyETS300436-1[87]ITU-TRecommendationQ.2120ITU-TRecommendationQ.2120asmodifiedbyETS300486-1[89]ITU-TRecommendationQ.2130ITU-TRecommendationQ.2130asmodifiedbyETS300437-1[88]ITU-TRecommendationQ.2961.2ITU-TRecommendationQ.2961.2asmodifiedbyEN301068-1[90]ITU-TRecommendationsQ.2965.1andQ.2965.2ITU-TRecommendationsQ.2965.1andQ.2965.2asmodifiedbyEN301815-1[95]3DefinitionsandabbreviationsDefinitionsandabbreviationsareprovidedinclausesJ.1andJ.2,respectively.Table3-8/Q.2931,note5Addthefollowingtexttonote5:Themaximumlengthofthisinformationelementis25octets.Table3-8/Q.2931,note7Addthefollowingtexttonote7:Notincludedinthenetwork-to-userdirectionforbasiccallcontrol,butmaybeincludedforsomesupplementaryservices.Themaximumlengthofthisinformationelementis26octets.Table3-8/Q.2931,note8Addthefollowingtexttonote8:Notincludedinthenetwork-to-userdirectionforbasiccallcontrol,butmaybeincludedforsomesupplementaryservices.Table3-8/Q.2931,note13Replacenote13by:NOTE13:ItismandatoryfortheusertoincludetheBroadbandsendingcompleteinformationelementwhenenblocsendingproceduresareused.Onitsreceipt,thenetworkshallapplytheenblocsendingprocedure.ItismandatoryforthenetworktoincludetheBroadbandsendingcompleteinformationelement.IftheBroadbandsendingcompleteinformationelementisnotincluded,thecalledusershallnotapplythemissingmandatoryelementerrorhandlingprocedures.Table3-19/Q.2931,note2Addthefollowingtexttonote2:Themaximumlengthofthisinformationelementis25octets.SIST EN 300 443-1 V2.0.1:2004
ETSIETSIEN300443-1V2.0.1(2001-03)7Table3-19/Q.2931,note4Addthefollowingtexttonote4:Notincludedinthenetwork-to-userdirectionforbasiccallcontrol,butmaybeincludedforsomesupplementaryservices.Themaximumlengthofthisinformationelementis26octets.Table3-19/Q.2931,note5Addthefollowingtexttonote5:Notincludedinthenetwork-to-userdirectionforbasiccallcontrol,butmaybeincludedforsomesupplementaryservices.Clause4.5.6,secondparagraphInsertthefollowingnoteafterthesecondparagraph:NOTE:Whentheuserrequirestheuseofend-to-endOAMF5flows,itisrecommendedthatthisisdeclaredexplicitlywithintheOAMtrafficdescriptorinformationelement(seeclause4.5.24)inordertoenablethenetworktoidentifytheactualuserplaneinformationrates.Currentlythisisneededwhentheuserexpectstheseparatepolicingandshapingfunctions(whenappliedasanetworkoption)oftheuserplaneinformationflowandoftheend-to-enduseroriginatedOAMF5flowtobeperformedbythenetwork.Othercasesmaybeidentifiedinthefuture.Clause4.5.9,thirdparagraph:Insertafterthethirdparagraph:Octetgroups5(layer1id),6(layer2id)and7(layer3id)oftheBroadbandlowlayerinf
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