SIST ETS 300 415 E1:2003

• Abstract:

  Revision of EN41007 to include new terms and definitions

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2003
• ICS: 01.040.33 - Telecommunications. Audio and video engineering (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 33.040.35 - Telephone networks
• Technical Committee: SS EIT - Technical Board for the electrotechnical, information technology and telecommunications fields
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Due Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Completion Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Ref Project: ETSI ETS 300 415 ed.1 (1994-12) - Private Telecommunication Network (PTN); Terms and definitions

SIST ETS 300 415 E1:2003 is the Slovenian adoption of ETS 300 415 Edition 1, published by ETSI, for Private Telecommunication Networks (PTNs). It defines the terms and abbreviations used in PTN-related ETSs so that network specifications, administration documents and equipment descriptions use the same meanings. The standard is aimed at technical PTN work and focuses on terminology, not legal or regulatory interpretation.

What does SIST ETS 300 415 E1:2003 specify?

SIST ETS 300 415 E1:2003 specifies a common vocabulary for Private Telecommunication Networks (PTNs). Clause 1 says the terms are meant to support further PTN specifications and consistent interpretation across ETSs, and clause 2 cites CCITT Recommendation E.164 for numbering terminology.

The document is organized as follows:

Annex	What it covers
Annex A	Relationship between communication needs, service provision and connection establishment
Annex B	Additional information on Virtual Private Network (VPN) aspects
Annex C	Bibliography

Clauses 3 and 4 provide abbreviations and the main terms and definitions, and the document ends with an index for fast lookup.

What are the key requirements of SIST ETS 300 415 E1:2003?

The main practical rule in SIST ETS 300 415 E1:2003 is that an ETS is treated as compliant when it uses the defined PTN terms with the meanings given here. That matters because later PTN standards, tenders and network documents can be read consistently only when the same words mean the same thing.

• Public and private are attributes of what is offered, not ownership (4.1, 4.2). In practice, this keeps service descriptions separate from legal or property questions.
• PTN and PTNX define the network and its switching node (4.3, 4.4). The PTN serves a predetermined set of users, and the PTNX provides automatic switching and call handling; this is the core architecture used when describing a private network.
• ISPBX and ISCTX distinguish PTNX implementations on the private side and in public network equipment (4.4.1, 4.4.2). This helps when specifying where the exchange function is located and who operates it.
• Call related PTNX functionality is split into end-, transit- and gateway-PTNX roles (4.5). That distinction matters when assigning how a node serves terminals, interconnects PTNXs, or connects to other networks.
• Link, Inter-PTNX Link (IPL) and access link describe the transport relationship between PTNXs and between TE and PTNX (4.7, 4.7.1, 4.7.2). This is useful for designing and documenting the physical and signalling paths.
• Connection types are classified as dedicated, semi-permanent or switched, with switched connections further divided into per call and long duration (4.13). In practice, this tells a network planner whether resources are fixed, reserved for periods, or set up on demand.
• Inter-PTNX Connection (IPC), InterVening Network (IVN), InterConnecting Network (ICN) and Virtual Private Network (VPN) describe how PTNXs are interconnected (4.10 to 4.12, 4.14, 4.18). This matters when choosing between an overlay arrangement and an integrated one.
• Numbering and addressing and (PTN) Mobility define the terms used for identifiers and mobile/cordless support (4.19, 4.20). These definitions are important for dialling plans, authentication, roaming, handover and location databases.

What terms does SIST ETS 300 415 E1:2003 define?

• PTN - Private Telecommunication Network: a network serving a predetermined set of users, rather than the general public.
• PTNX - Private Telecommunication Network eXchange: a PTN node that provides automatic switching and call handling.
• IPL - Inter-PTNX Link: a link between two PTNXs that carries both signalling and user information.
• IPC - Inter-PTNX Connection: a point-to-point connection between PTNXs used for inter-PTNX communication.
• VPN - Virtual Private Network: a part of a CTN that uses shared switched network infrastructure from one or more third parties.
• ANF - Additional Network Feature: functions that support services beyond a basic call and are used by an entity other than a user.
• HDB - Home Data Base: the database that stores the current location and related parameters for a cordless terminal or mobile user.

Who uses SIST ETS 300 415 E1:2003?

SIST ETS 300 415 E1:2003 is used by people who write, review or implement PTN standards and specifications. That includes standards engineers, network architects, private network administrators, equipment suppliers, and procurement or quality teams that need precise wording in technical documents, contracts and compliance checks. It is also useful in telecom operations where PTN, PTNX, VPN, numbering and mobility concepts must be described consistently.

What changed in SIST ETS 300 415 E1:2003 from the previous edition?

SIST ETS 300 415 E1:2003 is a revision of EN 41007 and it supersedes CEN/CENELEC ENV 41007-1 (1991). The stated change is to include new terms and definitions for Private Telecommunication Networks (PTNs).

Which standards are used with SIST ETS 300 415 E1:2003?

• CCITT Recommendation E.164 (1991) - the normative reference for the ISDN numbering plan, used in the numbering and addressing definitions.
• ISO/IEC 11579-1 - cited in notes as the alignment point for PTN/PTNX terminology with PISN/PINX terminology.
• ETR 076 - points readers to the standards guide for public ISDN bearer services, teleservices and supplementary services.
• ETS 300 475-1 - listed in the bibliography as a PTN reference configuration for PTNXs.

What does the SIST ETS 300 415 E1:2003 document contain?

The document is a vocabulary standard built around clause 4, which defines PTN-related terms such as PTN, PTNX, links, connections, numbering plans, VPN and mobility concepts. Annex A adds a figure that relates communication needs to service provision and connection establishment, which is useful when comparing leased, reserved and on-demand arrangements.

Annex B gives extra background on VPN architecture and VPN services, including shared switched infrastructure and service management. Annex C lists related references, and the index makes the definitions easier to navigate during specification, design, testing or review.

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2003
Zasebno telekomunikacijsko omrežje (PTN) – Izrazi in definicije
Private Telecommunication Network (PTN); Terms and definitions
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: ETS 300 415 Edition 1
ICS:
01.040.33 Telekomunikacije. Avdio in Telecommunications. Audio
video tehnika (Slovarji) and video engineering
(Vocabularies)
33.040.35 Telefonska omrežja Telephone networks
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN ETS 300 415
TELECOMMUNICATION February 1995
STANDARD
Source: ETSI TC-BTC Reference: DE/BTC-01023
ICS: 33.020, 33.040.40
Vocabulary, PTN
Key words:
Private Telecommunication Network (PTN);
Terms and definitions
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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 Abbreviations.7
4 Terms and definitions.7
4.1 Public .7
4.2 Private.8
4.3 Private Telecommunication Network (PTN) .8
4.4 Private Telecommunication Network eXchange (PTNX).8
4.4.1 Integrated Services Private Branch eXchange (ISPBX).8
4.4.2 Integrated Services CenTralized eXchange (ISCTX).8
4.5 Call related PTNX functionality .9
4.5.1 End-PTNX functionality .9
4.5.2 Transit-PTNX functionality.9
4.5.3 Gateway-PTNX functionality.9
4.6 Terminal Equipment (TE).9
4.7 Link .9
4.7.1 Inter-PTNX Link (IPL).9
4.7.2 Access link .9
4.8 User .9
4.9 Private network administrator .10
4.10 InterVening Network (IVN).10
4.11 InterConnecting Network (ICN).10
4.12 Virtual Private Network (VPN).10
4.13 Connection.10
4.13.1 Dedicated connection.10
4.13.2 Semi-permanent connection .10
4.13.3 Switched connection .10
4.13.3.1 Switched connection, per call .10
4.13.3.2 Switched connection, long duration.11
4.14 Inter-PTNX Connection (IPC) .11
4.15 Public Integrated Services Digital Network (public ISDN).11
4.16 (PTN) Service .11
4.17 Additional Network Feature (ANF).11
4.18 (PTN networking) Scenario.11
4.18.1 Overlay scenario.11
4.18.2 Integrated scenario.11
4.19 Numbering and addressing.11
4.19.1 Address .11
4.19.2 Number.11
4.19.2.1 Private Numbering Plan (PNP) number.11
4.19.2.2 PTN number .12
4.19.3 Numbering plan.12
4.19.3.1 ISDN numbering plan .12
4.19.3.2 Private Numbering Plan (PNP).12
4.19.3.3 Unknown numbering plan.12
4.19.3.4 PTN numbering plan.12

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4.20 (PTN) Mobility. 12
4.20.1 Authentication . 12
4.20.2 Coverage area . 12
4.20.3 Visitor area. 12
4.20.4 Handover . 12
4.20.5 Roaming . 13
4.20.6 Home Data Base (HDB) . 13
4.20.7 Visitor Data Base (VDB) . 13
Annex A (informative): Relationship between communication needs, service provision and
connection establishment . 14
Annex B (informative): Virtual Private Network (VPN) - additional information . 15
Annex C (informative): Bibliography . 16
Index . 17
History. 18

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Foreword
This European Telecommunication Standard (ETS) has been produced by the Business
TeleCommunications (BTC) Technical Committee of the European Telecommunications Standards
Institute (ETSI).
The contents of this ETS supersede CEN/CENELEC ENV 41007-1 (1991) "Definition of terms in private
telecommunication networks; Part 1: Definition of general terms". ENV 41007-1 should be regarded as
obsolete.
Proposed transposition dates
Date of latest announcement of this ETS (doa): 31 May 1995
Date of latest publication of new National Standard
or endorsement of this ETS (dop/e): 30 November 1995
Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 30 November 1995

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1 Scope
This European Telecommunication Standard (ETS) defines terms commonly used in ETSs on the subject
of Private Telecommunication Networks (PTNs). The purpose of defining terms and definitions is to guide
the further specification of PTN capabilities and to permit consistency of interpretation between ETSs
containing such specifications.
The terms and definitions given in this ETS apply to the technical aspects of PTNs. They do not address
legal or regulatory issues.
An ETS shall be deemed to be in compliance with this ETS if it uses terms with the meanings as defined
by this ETS.
2 Normative references
This 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 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 E.164 (1991): "Numbering plan for the ISDN era".
3 Abbreviations
For the purposes of this ETS, the following abbreviations apply:
ANF Additional Network Feature
CTN Corporate Telecommunication Network
HDB Home Data Base
ICN InterConnecting Network
IPC Inter-PTNX Connection
IPL Inter-PTNX Link
ISCTX Integrated Services CenTralized eXchange
ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network
ISPBX Integrated Services Private Branch eXchange
IVN InterVening Network
PINX Private Integrated services Network eXchange
PISN Private Integrated Services Network
PNP Private Numbering Plan
PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network
PTN Private Telecommunication Network
PTNX Private Telecommunication Network eXchange
TE Terminal Equipment
VDB Visitor Data Base
VPN Virtual Private Network
4 Terms and definitions
The following subclauses are arranged in logical order. An alphabetical index is to be found at the end of
this ETS.
NOTE: Draft IEC 50(715) has been used as the basis for the preparation of this ETS. The
suitability of other definitions of that document will be considered as a subject arises.
4.1 Public
An attribute indicating that the application of an item qualified by "public", e.g. a network, a unit of
equipment, a service, is offered to the general public. This attribute does not indicate any aspects of
ownership.
NOTE: This definition does not include legal or regulatory aspects.

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4.2 Private
An attribute indicating that the application of an item qualified by "private", e.g. a network, a unit of
equipment, a service, is offered to a pre-determined set of users. This attribute does not indicate any
aspects of ownership.
NOTE: This definition does not include legal or regulatory aspects.
4.3 Private Telecommunication Network (PTN)
A network serving a pre-determined set of users (different from a public network which provides services
to the general public). The attribute "private" does not indicate any aspects of ownership.
NOTE 1: This definition does not include legal or regulatory aspects.
NOTE 2: PTNs are sometimes referred to as Corporate Telecommunication Networks
(CTNs). PTNs may extend over large geographical areas. This definition does not
imply any specific implementation.
NOTE 3: It is the intention to align the definition of "PTN" with that of "Private Integrated
Services Network (PISN)" as defined by ISO/IEC 11579-1. This will facilitate the
evolution towards the consistent world-wide use of the term "PISN". This will not
invalidate the scope of the services standardized by ETSI for PTNs.
4.4 Private Telecommunication Network eXchange (PTNX)
A PTN nodal entity that provides automatic switching and call handling functions used for the provision of
telecommunication services. The nodal entity can be implemented by one or more pieces of equipment
located on the premises of the private network administrator or by equipment co-located with, or physically
part of, a public network.
NOTE 1: If applicable, a PTNX provides to users of the same and/or other private tele-
communication network exchanges:
- telecommunication services within its own area; and/or
- telecommunication services from the public ISDN; and/or
- telecommunication services from other public or private networks; and/or
- within the context of a private telecommunication network, telecommunication
services from other private telecommunication network exchanges.
NOTE 2: It is the intention to align the definition of "PTNX" with that of "Private Integrated
services Network eXchange (PINX)" as defined by ISO/IEC 11579-1. This will facilitate
the evolution towards the consistent world-wide use of the term "PINX".
A PTNX may perform the functions of one or more of the node types given in subclauses 4.4.1 and 4.4.2.
4.4.1 Integrated Services Private Branch eXchange (ISPBX)
The implementation of a PTNX offering ISDN-like capabilities, separate from public network equipment.
NOTE: An ISPBX is usually located on the premises of a private network administrator.
4.4.2 Integrated Services CenTralized eXchange (ISCTX)
The implementation of a PTNX offering ISDN-like capabilities, as part of public network equipment.
NOTE: An ISCTX is usually located on the premises of a public network operator.

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4.5 Call related PTNX functionality
In addition to other functionality, a physical implementation of a PTNX can contain one or more of the
functionalities defined below. The use of the terms "end-PTNX", "transit-PTNX" and "gateway-PTNX"
depends on
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