SIST EN 301 656 V1.2.1:2005
(Main)Private Integrated Services Network (PISN); Inter-exchange signalling protocol; Call priority interruption and call priority interruption protection supplementary services [ISO/IEC 15992 (2003), modified]
General Information
- Abstract
Endorsement of the last ISO version.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 28-Feb-2005
- Technical Committee
- SPN - Services and Protocols for Networks
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Mar-2005
- Due Date
- 01-Mar-2005
- Completion Date
- 01-Mar-2005
- Mandate
- IT-74
Overview
SIST EN 301 656 V1.2.1:2005 establishes a European standard for the inter-exchange signalling protocol that supports Call Priority Interruption (CPI) and Call Priority Interruption Protection (CPIP) supplementary services in Private Integrated Services Networks (PISN). Developed by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) and endorsed from ISO/IEC 15992, this standard ensures seamless interoperability and reliable communication for private telecommunication and enterprise networks.
The document forms part of a broader series focused on PISN, leveraging concepts from Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) and adhering to Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) framework principles. It describes the Q reference point protocol, which is crucial for providing advanced call management functionalities, such as call priority escalation and protection against such interruptions.
Key Topics
- Call Priority Interruption (CPI): Enables authorized users to interrupt ongoing calls of lower priority, ensuring urgent communications take precedence within the network.
- Call Priority Interruption Protection (CPIP): Provides mechanisms to safeguard specified calls from interruption, maintaining integrity for designated high-importance communications.
- Inter-exchange Signalling Protocol: Defines the procedures, information flows, and signalling requirements for CPI and CPIP across different exchanges within a PISN.
- PSS1 / QSIG Compatibility: Part of the QSIG (PSS1) suite, widely recognized for supporting supplementary services in private telecommunications.
- Normative References: Cross-references to other standards that specify related signalling, network configuration, bearer services, and additional network features.
Applications
SIST EN 301 656 V1.2.1:2005 plays a vital role in enhancing business continuity and service reliability across various sectors. Key applications include:
- Enterprise Communication Networks: Ensures critical staff, such as emergency coordinators, can override calls to disseminate urgent information swiftly while protecting executive or emergency calls from interruption.
- Government and Public Safety: Supports command and control scenarios where prioritization of calls is necessary for crisis management and operational efficiency.
- Large-scale Private Networks: Facilitates robust call management for multinational organizations operating private telecommunication infrastructures.
- Virtual Private Networks (VPN): Offers advanced signalling capabilities, underpinned by standardized protocols, improving interconnected office locations' communication resilience.
Related Standards
This standard is part of a cohesive family of PISN and ISDN-associated protocols and functional descriptions. Relevant documents include:
- EN 300 172: PISN Inter-exchange signalling for circuit-mode basic services.
- EN 300 171: Service description and functional capabilities for 64 kbit/s bearer services.
- ETS 300 475-1: PTN reference configurations.
- EN 300 239: Generic functional protocol for supplementary services.
- EN 300 261: Call transfer supplementary service protocol.
- EN 300 257: Call diversion supplementary service protocol.
- EN 301 265: Call interception Additional Network Feature (ANF).
- EN 301 655: Specification, models, and information flows for CPI and CPIP.
Practical Value
Adopting SIST EN 301 656 V1.2.1:2005 ensures compliance with recognized international and European standards, promoting interoperability and future-proofing private integrated services networks. Organizations benefit from:
- Improved emergency communication handling
- Secured management of high-priority calls
- Seamless integration with existing and evolving PISN/ISDN solutions
- Alignment with best practices for private network signalling and service continuity
Implementing this standard is crucial for telecommunications planners, network integrators, and IT managers seeking reliable, standards-based solutions for complex enterprise communication needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 301 656 V1.2.1:2005 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Private Integrated Services Network (PISN); Inter-exchange signalling protocol; Call priority interruption and call priority interruption protection supplementary services [ISO/IEC 15992 (2003), modified]". This standard covers: Endorsement of the last ISO version.
Endorsement of the last ISO version.
SIST EN 301 656 V1.2.1:2005 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.040.35 - Telephone networks. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 301 656 V1.2.1:2005 is associated with the following European legislation: Standardization Mandates: IT-74. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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Private Integrated Services Network (PISN); Inter-exchange signalling protocol; Call
priority interruption and call priority interruption protection supplementary services
[ISO/IEC 15992 (2003), modified]
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 301 656 Version 1.2.1
ICS:
33.040.35 Telefonska omrežja Telephone networks
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
European Standard (Telecommunications series)
Private Integrated Services Network (PISN);
Inter-exchange signalling protocol;
Call priority interruption and call priority interruption
protection supplementary services
[ISO/IEC 15992 (2003), modified]
2 ETSI EN 301 656 V1.2.1 (2004-01)
Reference
REN/ECMA-00256
Keywords
endorsement, PISN, QSIG, stage 3,
supplementary service, VPN
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Foreword
This European Standard (Telecommunications series) has been produced by ECMA on behalf of its members and those
of the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI).
The present document is one of a series of standards defining services and signalling protocols applicable to Private
Integrated Services Networks (PISN). The series uses the Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) concepts as
developed by ITU-T and conforms to the framework of standards for Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) as defined
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