SIST ETS 300 374-5:1998

• Abstract:

  Definition of the INAP on the SCF-SDF interface required for the suppo rt CS1. Completes ETS 300 374-1. It is based on the ITU-T X.500 series of Recommendations.

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-1998
• ICS: 33.040.35 - Telephone networks
• Technical Committee: SPS - Signalling protocols and switching
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Sep-1998
• Due Date: 01-Sep-1998
• Completion Date: 01-Sep-1998
• Ref Project: ETSI ETS 300 374-5 ed.1 (1996-11) - Intelligent Network (IN); Intelligent Network Capability Set 1 (CS1); Core Intelligent Network Application Protocol (INAP); Part 5: Protocol specification for the Service Control Function (SCF) - Service Data Function (SDF) interface

Overview

SIST ETS 300 374-5:1998 specifies the protocol for the Service Control Function (SCF) and Service Data Function (SDF) interface within the Intelligent Network (IN) Capability Set 1 (CS1), focusing on the Core Intelligent Network Application Protocol (INAP). Developed by SIST and aligned with the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), this standard builds on ETS 300 374-1 and conforms to elements from the ITU-T X.500 series and Recommendation Q.1218. It plays a crucial role in enabling interoperable, modular service logic control and management in telecommunication networks.

This protocol specification ensures that various telecommunication equipment and systems, possibly from different manufacturers, can communicate seamlessly over the SCF-SDF interface in IN CS1 deployments. It aims to promote consistent implementation and reliable interaction amongst network elements, significantly aiding network operators and service providers in the deployment of value-added services.

Key Topics

• INAP SCF-SDF Interface: Defines the procedures and message exchanges between the Service Control Function (SCF) and Service Data Function (SDF) for IN CS1.
• Segmentation and Re-Assembly: Outlines message handling for lengthy INAP communications, with reference to the SCCP protocol for connectionless message support.
• X.500 Directory Access Protocol: Supports directory services by referencing a subset of the X.500 protocols adapted to suit IN requirements.
• Finite State Machines (FSMs): Details the state models for both SCF and SDF, ensuring predictable behavior and interaction.
• Error Handling and Operations: Specifies handling of SDF operations and associated errors, ensuring robust application-level control.
• SDL Diagrams: Includes Specification and Description Language (SDL) models for clear illustration of FSM interactions and logic flows.

Applications

The SCF-SDF protocol defined in SIST ETS 300 374-5:1998 is fundamental for numerous telecommunication services and platforms, including:

• Service Creation and Management: Enables dynamic, flexible service logic by standardizing communication between control and data functions within the intelligent network.
• Network Interoperability: Facilitates seamless interworking across multi-vendor networks and between different network operators, critical for global connectivity and service consistency.
• Enhanced Service Offerings: Supports advanced telephony features such as number translation, call screening, and customized routing by enabling reliable access to centralized service data.
• Scalable Service Deployments: Provides a foundation for scalable IN deployments, allowing operators to extend services and upgrade network capabilities without service disruption.

Related Standards

For comprehensive implementation and alignment with global practices, the following related standards should be considered:

• ETS 300 374-1: Core protocol specification for INAP CS1, forming the base for this part.
• ITU-T Recommendation Q.1218: International reference for IN CS-1 interface protocols, extensively referenced and adapted in this standard.
• ETS 300 287-1: Protocol specification for Transaction Capabilities (TC) in ISDN, referenced for directory access and FSM state definitions.
• ETS 300 009-1: SCCP protocol for ISDN signaling, referenced for message segmentation and transport reliability in SCF-SDF communication.

SIST ETS 300 374-5:1998 is essential for telecom network engineers, system integrators, and service providers seeking to implement robust, interoperable intelligent network services in modern telephone networks. Its adherence to internationally recognized protocols ensures longevity, compatibility, and operational excellence in IN deployments.

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-1998
Inteligentno omrežje (IN) - Prvi nabor zmožnosti (CS1) inteligentnega omrežja -
Jedrni aplikacijski protokol inteligentnega omrežja (INAP) - 5. del: Specifikacija
protokola vmesnika med funkcijo krmiljenja storitev (SCF) in funkcijo storitvenih
podatkov (SDF)
Intelligent Network (IN); Intelligent Network Capability Set 1 (CS1); Core Intelligent
Network Application Protocol (INAP); Part 5: Protocol specification for the Service
Control Function (SCF) - Service Data Function (SDF) interface
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: ETS 300 374-5 Edition 1
ICS:
33.040.35 Telefonska omrežja Telephone networks
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN ETS 300 374-5
TELECOMMUNICATION November 1996
STANDARD
Source: ETSI TC-SPS Reference: DE/SPS-03032-1
ICS: 33.080, 35.100.70
Key words: IN, CS1, INAP
Intelligent Network (IN);
Intelligent Network Capability Set 1 (CS1);
Core Intelligent Network Application Protocol (INAP);
Part 5: Protocol specification for the Service Control
Function (SCF) - Service Data Function (SDF) interface
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Contents
Foreword .5
1 Scope .7
2 Normative references.7
3 Abbreviations.7
4 Segmentation and re-assembly of INAP messages.8
5 IN X.500 directory access protocol subset.8
6 SCF and SDF Finite State Machines (FSMs).8
7 SDF operations and errors.8
8 SDL diagrams for SCF and SDF FSMs .8
History.9

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Foreword
This European Telecommunication Standard (ETS) has been produced by the Signalling Protocols and
Switching (SPS) Technical Committee of the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI).
This ETS is based on the latest version of ITU-T Recommendation Q.1218.
This ETS is part 5 of a multi-part standard covering the Capability Set 1 (CS1) core Intelligent Network
Protocol (INAP) as described below:
Part 1: "Protocol specification";
Part 2: "Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS) proforma specification";
Part 3: "Test Suite Structure and Test Purposes (TSS&TP) specification for Service Switching
Function (SSF) and Specialized Resource Function (SRF)";
Part 4: "Abstract Test Suite (ATS) and partial Protocol Im
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