SIST EN 301 816-1 V1.1.1:2005

• Abstract:

  Endorsement of ITU-T Recommendations Q.2630.1(AAL2 signalling), Q.2150.1 (SAAL NNI convergence function) , Q.2150.2 (SAAL UNI convergence function).

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2004
• ICS: 33.080 - Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
• 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
• Ref Project: ETSI EN 301 816-1 V1.1.1 (2000-07) - Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN); AAL Type 2 Signalling protocol; Capability Set 1; Part 1: Protocol specification [ITU-T Recommendation Q.2630.1 (1999), modified]

SIST EN 301 816-1 V1.1.1:2005 is the Slovenian adoption of ETSI EN 301 816-1 V1.1.1 for Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN) AAL type 2 signalling. It specifies the signalling protocol between AAL type 2 nodes and the nodal functions used to control AAL type 2 point-to-point bearer connections. The document is intended for engineers, operators, and test teams who need to implement or validate AAL type 2 connection control in public or private networks.

What does SIST EN 301 816-1 V1.1.1:2005 specify?

SIST EN 301 816-1 V1.1.1:2005 defines the AAL type 2 signalling protocol and the node behaviour around it. In practice, it tells implementers how to establish, release, and maintain individual AAL type 2 point-to-point bearer connections, and how the signalling entity interacts with the signalling protocol user, a signalling transport converter, and layer management.

The standard is written for switched and non-switched environments and can run over a range of signalling transport protocol stacks. That matters because the same protocol family has to fit more than one network architecture and deployment model.

Annex	What it covers
Annex A	Support for non-switched scenario - informative

The foreword shows that this is part 1 of a six-part series. Parts 2 to 6 cover conformance statements and test material for the user and for the network.

What are the key requirements of SIST EN 301 816-1 V1.1.1:2005?

Clause 1, as modified by the endorsement notice, makes the scope explicit: SIST EN 301 816-1 V1.1.1:2005 is about signalling between AAL type 2 nodes and the functions that control AAL type 2 bearer connections. For implementers, this is the core design target for the protocol stack and node control logic.

• The protocol supports dynamic establishment and release of individual point-to-point bearer connections. In practice, equipment must be able to set up and tear down connections on demand rather than only by static configuration.
• The protocol is usable in switched and non-switched environments. This matters when the same signalling design must fit different network topologies.
• It can operate in public or private networks and over a range of signalling transport protocol stacks. That tells planners and integrators that transport and deployment choices are part of the implementation decision.
• The protocol provides maintenance capabilities. Operators need this for fault handling, service continuity, and protocol management.
• It carries user-plane protocol stack information and an identifier that links connection control with higher-layer control protocols. That helps systems keep signalling and service control aligned.
• It defines the interaction between the signalling entity and the signalling protocol user, the signalling transport converter, and layer management. These are the integration points developers have to map into software and management interfaces.
• Clause 2.1 sets the reference rule: specific references stay fixed to the cited version, while non-specific references follow the latest version. That is important for procurement and for keeping implementations aligned with the intended document set.
• Annex A gives informative support for the non-switched scenario. Engineers can use it as guidance when they need a non-switched deployment model.

What terms does SIST EN 301 816-1 V1.1.1:2005 define?

• Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN) - The network environment addressed by the standard.
• User-Network Interface (UNI) - The interface between a user and the network, which the foreword names as part of the wider series.
• Network-Network Interface (NNI) - The interface between two networks, also covered by the series.
• Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS) - A proforma used to state what an implementation supports for conformance assessment.
• Test Suite Structure and Test Purposes (TSS&TP) - The structured definition of the tests and their purposes.
• Abstract Test Suite (ATS) - The formal test set used to check protocol behaviour against the standard.
• partial Protocol Implementation eXtra Information for Testing (PIXIT) - The implementation-specific test information needed to run the test suites.

Who uses SIST EN 301 816-1 V1.1.1:2005?

SIST EN 301 816-1 V1.1.1:2005 is used by telecom equipment vendors, protocol software developers, network operators, and independent test laboratories. It is also relevant for quality and interoperability teams that need to confirm how an implementation handles AAL type 2 bearer connection control. The companion parts on PICS, TSS&TP, ATS, and PIXIT make it especially useful for conformance testing and product qualification.

Which standards are used with SIST EN 301 816-1 V1.1.1:2005?

• ITU-T Recommendation Q.2630.1 (1999) - The underlying AAL2 signalling recommendation, which this document adopts with modifications.
• ITU-T Recommendation Q.2150.1 - The SAAL NNI convergence function.
• ITU-T Recommendation Q.2150.2 - The SAAL UNI convergence function.
• ETSI EN 301 816-2 to EN 301 816-6 - The companion parts for PICS, user and network test specifications, ATS, and PIXIT material.

What does the SIST EN 301 816-1 V1.1.1:2005 document contain?

The document contains front matter, an Intellectual Property Rights notice, a foreword, an endorsement notice, and a history section. The foreword explains that the standard is part 1 of a six-part series, and it lists the roles of parts 2 to 6 for conformance and testing. The endorsement notice states the scope wording used for the AAL type 2 signalling protocol and the general reference rules that apply to cited documents. Annex A adds informative guidance for the non-switched scenario.

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Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN); AAL Type 2 Signalling
protocol; Capability Set 1; Part 1: Protocol specification [ITU-T Recommendation
Q.2630.1 (1999), modified]
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 301 816-1 Version 1.1.1
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.

ETSI EN 301 816-1 V1.1.1 (2000-11)
European Standard (Telecommunications series)
Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network (B-ISDN);
AAL type 2 Signalling protocol;
Capability Set 1;
Part 1: Protocol specification
[ITU-T Recommendation Q.2630.1 (1999), modified]

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Reference
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Keywords
B-ISDN, AAL, protocol, CS1
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Intellectual Property Rights .4
Foreword.4
Endorsement notice .5
History .6
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