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C:\WINWORD\CCITTREC.DOT_______________
Recommendation G.773
Recommendation G.773
PROTOCOL SUITES FOR Q-INTERFACES FOR MANAGEMENT
OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS
1 Introduction
1.1 Scope
This Recommendation defines the characteristics of protocol suites
for Q-interfaces of transmission systems/equipments, as defined in Recom-
mendations M.30 [1] and G.771 [58]. Protocol suites for Q-interfaces of
other systems/equipments will be specified in other Recommendations. The
interfaces will support bidirectional data transfer for the management of
telecommunications systems.
This Recommendation defines:
û the layer services;
û the layer protocols;
û the application service elements and protocols;
û the conformance requirements to be met by an implementation of
these interfaces.
This Recommendation does not define:
û the structure or meaning of the management information that is
transmitted by means of the protocol suites;
û the manner in which management is accomplished as a result of the
application protocol exchanges;
û the interactions which result in the use of the application layer proto-
cols.
1.2 Abbreviations and symbols
1.2.1 Abbreviations
AARE A-associate responseaare a-associate response
AARQ A-associate request
ACSE Association control service element
AFI Authority and format identifier
APDU Application protocol data unit
ASE Application Service element
ASN.1 Abstract syntax notation one
CD Collision detection
CDO Connect data overflow
CLNS Connectionless-mode network service
CMIP Common management information protocol
CMIS Common management information service
CMISE Common management information service element
Conf Confirm
CONS Connection oriented-mode network service
CSMA Carrier sense multiple access
DCE Data circuit terminating equipment
DCN Data communication network
DIS Draft international standard
DLC Data link connection
DLS Data link service
DSP Domain specific part
DTE Data terminal equipment
EOC Embedded operations channel
FU Functional unit
HDLC High-level data link control
IDI Initial domain identifier
IDP Initial domain part
Ind Indication
ISO International organization for standardization
LCN Local communication network
LLC Logical link control
LME Layer management entity
MAC Media access control
MD Mediation device
NDM Normal disconnected mode
NE Network element
NLR Network layer relay
NM-ASE Network management-application service element
NRM Normal response mode
NRZ Non return to zero
NRZI Non return to zero inverted
NS Network service
NSAP Network service access point
OA Overflow accept
OS Operations system
OSI Open systems interconnection
PDU Protocol data unit
PhC Physical connection
Ph Physical
PhS Physical service
PICS Protocol implementation conformance statement
PLS Physical layer service
PPDU Presentation protocol data unit
PV Parameter value
PVC Permanent virtual circuit
PU Protocol unit
QOS Quality of service
Req Request
Res Response
ROSE Remote operations service element
SDH Synchronous digital hierarchy
SP Session protocol
SPDU Session protocol data unit
SPF Segmentation permitted flag
SVC Switched virtual circuit 1)
TMN Telecommunications management network
TPDU Transport protocol data unit
TSAP Transport service access point
UNC Unbalanced operation normal response mode class
1.2.2 Symbols and abbreviations used in tables 2)
M Mandatory
û The parameter is not present in the interaction described by the ser-
vice or primitive concerned.
(=) The value of the parameter is equal to the value of the parameter in
the column to the left.
2 Protocol suites overview
2.1 Introduction
RecommendationG.771 [58] provides guidance for the selection of
protocol suites from RecommendationG.773 and the domain of application
of these standard protocol suites.
The structures of the protocol suites with the present layers are shown
in Figure1/G.773. The defined communication services and protocols are in
accordance with the Open System Interconnection (OSI) reference
model[2].
The protocols for the different layers are based on Recommendations
and/or ISO standards.
Two types of protocol suites are defined in this Recommendation:
û short stack: protocol suitesA1 and A2,
û full 7layer stack: protocol suitesB1, B2 and B3.
The short stack protocol suites (A1 and A2) will be used mainly for
LCNapplication as specified in RecommendationM.30[1]. The full 7layer
stack protocol suites (B1, B2 and B3) can be applied to both LCN and
DCNapplications, as defined by Recommendation M.30[1].
Because of the nulling of the transport layer, session layer and presentation
layer for short stack protocol suites, mapping functions have been defined.
The full 7layer protocol suites satisfy the requirements of complex NEs
(e.g. equipments for the SDH). To support already existing networks and to
provide maximum flexibility, several possibilities are defined for layers1, 2
and 3. Each Administration should select depending on its own specific
requirements and needs. Layers5, 6 and 7 are identical for the three proto-
col suitesB1, B2 and B3, whilst almost identical requirements apply to
layer4.
3 Protocol suitesA1 and A2
3.1 Physical layer
3.1.1 Physical layer for A1
3.1.1.1 Service
3.1.1.1.1 Definition
The service definition for the physical layer is in accordance with
RecommendationX.211[3].
The following classes of physical services shall be supported:
û type of transmission is synchronous;
û mode of operation is half-duplex;
û topology is point-to-multipoint by a bus.
Figure 1/G.773 = 22 cm
3.1.1.1.2 Service provided by the physical layer
The physical layer provides the physical service primitives and
parameters as listed in Table1/G.773.
The services PhC-Activation and PhC-Deactivation will be provided to the
Layer Management Entity (LME) of the physical layer.
3.1.1.2 Physical interface
3.1.1.2.1 Physical characteristics
3.1.1.2.1.1 Configuration
Serial bus operation in accordance with ISO8482 3) [4], in half-duplex
mode.
3.1.1.2.1.2 Transmission pairs
Two screened balanced pairs, one for each direction of transmission.
3.1.1.2.1.3 Connector
The Administration shall specify the connector type.
3.1.1.2.2 Electrical characteristics
3.1.1.2.2.1 Static and dynamic characteristics
The static and dynamic characteristics of each bus connection shall be
in accordance with ISO8482[4]. When all generators connected to the bus
are in the high impedance state, the bus shall be set to logical levelô1ö.
3.1.1.2.2.2 Bus termination
Each bus end shall be terminated in accordance with ISO8482[4].
3.1.1.2.2.3 Load connection
Each receiver shall present a maximum of one unit load, as defined in
ISO8482[4], to the bus. The number of load connections is limited to 32.
3.1.1.2.2.4 Bit rate
The bit rate shall be 19200bit/s or 64000bit/s. A bit rate of
128000bit/s may be necessary in some applications. The bit rate tolerance
shall be ▒0.05%.
3.1.1.2.2.5 Turn-off time
For bit rates of 19200bit/s and 64000bit/s a transmitting station
shall put its generator in the high impedance state within 0.750ms from the
end of the last bit of the closing flag. For a bit rate of 128000bit/s the turn-
off time shall be not more than 0.375ms. This point is not applicable to a
primary station (see º3.2.1.2.1.3).
3.1.1.2.2.6 Switch-on transient
Following the enabling of the generator an implementation dependent
preamble of no more than 4bit times is allowed. No assumption as to the
state of the bus during this preamble is allowed.
3.1.1.2.3 Line code
The line code shall be NRZI.
3.1.1.2.3.1 Principle
Each ISO8482 [4] transition shall represent a ZERO, and no transi-
tion shall represent a ONE bit.
3.1.1.2.3.2 Lock in sequence
Where required for clock extraction, it shall be possible to send a lock
in sequence containing at least four transitions immediately prior to the
beginning of the starting flag of the frame to be transmitted.
3.1.1.2.4 Extended mode
An example of extended mode is given in AnnexA.
3.1.2 Physical layer for A2
3.1.2.1 Overview
Protocol suite A2 employs local area network technology for the
physical and data link layers. Administrations will select the appropriate
physical medium, e.g. coaxial cable, screened pairs, optical fibre according
to technological and operational requirements.
3.1.2.2 Service
3.1.2.2.1 Definition
The service definition for the physical layer shall comply with that
specified in clause6 of ISO8802-3[20].
3.1.2.2.2 Service provided by the physical layer
All of the primitives defined and listed in Table2/G.773 are manda-
tory.
3.1.2.3 Bit rate
The bit rate will be 1Mbit/s or higher.
3.2 Data link layer
3.2.1 Data link layer for A1
3.2.1.1 Service
3.2.1.1.1 Definition
The service definition of the data link layer is in accordance with
RecommendationX.212[5]. The class of data link service that shall be pro-
vided by the data link layer is:
û a connection-mode service.
3.2.1.1.2 Service required from the physical layer
The data link layer requires the Data Transfer service from the physi-
cal layer.
3.2.1.1.3 Service provided by the data link layer
The data link layer shall provide the Data Link service, primitives and
parameters as listed in Tables3/G.773 to 5/G.773.
3.2.1.1.3.1 DLC-Establishment
3.2.1.1.3.2 DLC-Release
3.2.1.1.3.3 Normal Data Transfer
3.2.1.2 Data link protocol
The data link protocol is synchronous HDLC type.
3.2.1.2.1 HDLC frame structure
The HDLC frame structure shall conform to ISO3309 (frame
structure)[6].
3.2.1.2.1.1 Addressing field
The addressing field shall be one octet.
3.2.1.2.1.2 Information field
The information field in any HDLC frame shall be an integral number
ofoctets.
Information field octets shall be sent least significant bit first. The
maximum length of the information field shall be 256octets.
3.2.1.2.1.3 Interframe time fill
A primary station shall transmit contiguous flags as interframe time
fill.
3.2.1.2.2 Addressing
The secondary station shall be capable of being assigned any address
in the range1 to 254.
3.2.1.2.2.1 All station address
The address field pattern ô11111111ö is defined as the all-station
address.
3.2.1.2.2.2 No-stationaddress
The address field pattern ô00000000ö is defined as the no-station
address. The no-station address shall never be assigned to a secondary sta-
tion.
3.2.1.2.2.3 Group addresses
Not used.
3.2.1.2.3 HDLC procedure
The HDLC procedure is defined in ISO4335[7].
3.2.1.2.3.1 Commands and response
The following HDLC commands and responses must be supported:
û commands
SNRM: Set normal response mode
DISC: Disconnect
û commands or responses
I: Information
RR: Receive ready
RNR: Receive not ready
û responses
FRMR: Frame reject
UA: Unnumbered acknowledgement
DM: Disconnect mode
3.2.1.2.3.2 Modes
Two modes are selected:
û one operational mode: normal response mode (NRM);
û one non-operational mode: normal disconnected mode (NDM).
3.2.1.2.4 Class of procedure
The unbalanced operation normal response mode class (UNC) as
defined in ISO7809[8] shall be implemented.
3.2.1.2.4.1 HDLC optional functions
The following HDLC optional functions shall be implemented:
û unnumbered information (option No.4);
û data link test (option No.12).
3.2.1.2.5 Other parameters of data link layer
3.2.1.2.5.1 Window size
The window size for unacknowledged frames is to be optional
between1 and7. The default value is 1.
3.2.1.2.5.2 Waiting-time before a repetition
In the case of no-reply or lost-reply, the primary station shall provide
a waiting time function. The waiting-time before a repetition shall be greater
than the duration of the longest frame to be sent by the primary station,
added to the response-time of the secondary station and the duration of the
longest frame to be sent by the secondary station.
3.2.1.2.5.3 Number of repetitions
Under the conditions described in º 3.2.1.2.5.2, the maximum number
of repetition before detecting a no-reply or a lost-reply condition is fixed to
5(6requests).
3.2.1.2.5.4 Response time
The secondary station shall commence the opening flag of its
response not later than 5ms after the end of the closing flag of the frame
sent from the primary station.
3.2.2 Data link layer for A2
3.2.2.1 Overview
The data link layer provides the acknowledged connectionless-mode
service. The access method employed is Carrier Sense Multiple Access with
Collision Detection (CSMA/CD).
3.2.2.2 Media access control (MAC)
3.2.2.2.1 The services and protocol of the CSMA/CD access method shall
comply with those specified in ISO8802-3[20].
3.2.2.2.2 The address length used at the MAC sublayer shall be 48bits.
3.2.2.3 Logical link control (LLC)
3.2.2.3.1 The definition of the acknowledged connectionless mode
LLCservice shall comply with that specified in ISO8802-2/DAD2[23].
All of the primitives defined for type3 operation (Table6/G.773) are man-
datory.
3.2.2.3.2 The protocol used to provide the acknowledged connectionless-
mode LLCservice shall be as specified in ISO8802-2[22] and ISO8802/
DAD2[23]. All of the commands and responses defined for type3 opera-
tion (Table7/G.773) are mandatory.
3.3 Network layer for A1 and A2
3.3.1 Service
3.3.1.1 Service definition
The definition of the connectionless-mode network service shall com-
ply with that specified in ISO8348/AD1[9]. Address formats supported
shall conform to ISO8348/AD2[10].
3.3.1.2 Service required from the data link layer
The network layer requires the Normal Data Transfer service from the
data link layer.
3.3.1.3 Service provided by the network layer
The network layer shall provide the N-UNITDATA service as listed in
Table8/G.773.
3.3.2 Network protocol
3.3.2.1 General
The Network protocol is as specified in ISO8473 [11]. The sub-net-
work dependent convergence function required for protocol suite A1 is
specified in ISO8473/AD3[19]. ISO8473 [11] defines in addition to the
full protocol (see º3.3.2.4), two subsets namely:
û inactive network layer protocol (see º 3.3.2.2),
û non-segmenting network layer protocol (see º 3.3.2.3).
The address part shall have the structure as defined in ISO 8348/AD2 [10].
For protocol suite A1 the Authority and Format Identifier (AFI) shall be set
to 49, coded by 2 decimal digits as defined in ISO 8348/AD2 [10], which
specifies ôlocalö and binary coding of the Domain Specific Part (DSP).
For protocol suite A2 the authority and format identifier (AFI) shall be set to
38, 39, 48 or 49, coded by two decimal digits as defined in ISO8348/AD2
[10], which means ISO Data Country Code (ISODCC) and decimal coding
of domain specific part (DSP), ISO DCC and binary coding of DSP, ôlocalö
and decimal coding of DSP, or ôlocalö and binary coding of DSP, respec-
tively.
The full protocol and the two subsets permit the use of known sub-network
characteristics and are therefore not sub-network independent.
Depending on the required usage and the sub-network architecture the full
protocol, or one or both subsets, shall be supported by protocol suiteA. The
selection shall be put in the Protocol Implementation Conformance State-
ment (PICS).
3.3.2.2 Inactive network layer protocol
The protocol shall be in accordance with the inactive subset of the
protocol as defined in ISO8473[11].
3.3.2.3 Non-segmenting network layer protocol
The protocol shall be in accordance with category type1 functions of
the non-segmenting subset of the protocol as defined in ISO8473[11].
From the optional functions (type3) defined in the non-segmenting
subset only the ôpriority functionö shall be supported as defined in
ISO8473 [11].
3.3.2.4 Full network layer protocol
The full protocol subset of category type1 functions, as specified in
ISO8473 [11], shall be supported.
An implementation shall not transmit PDUs encoded using the inac-
tive subset. Received PDUs encoded using the inactive subset will be dis-
carded.
An implementation shall not generate data PDUs without a segmenta-
tion part, i.e. the Segmentation Permitted Flag (SPF) shall be set to 1 and the
segmentation part shall be included. However, an implementation shall be
capable of receiving and correctly processing PDUs which do not contain
the segmentation part.
3.4 Mapping functions for A1 and A2
3.4.1 Introduction
No transport layer, session layer and presentation layer will be speci-
fied for protocol suites A1 and A2.
To provide the required service to the application layer and using the
provided service of the network layer a mapping function is defined.
No protocol for the mapping function is defined.
3.4.2 Service
3.4.2.1 Service definition
The service definition of the mapping function, which provides the
required presentation service to the application layer, shall be in accordance
with RecommendationX.216[12].
3.4.2.2 Service required from network layer
The mapping function requires the N-UNITDATA as the connection-
less-mode network service.
3.4.2.3 Service provided by the mapping function
The mapping function shall provide the presentation service as listed
in Table9/G.773.
When ACSE is supported in the application layer the mapping function
shall also provide the presentation services P-CONNECT, P-RELEASE, P-
U-ABORT and P-P-ABORT. Only the parameters defined as mandatory in
RecommendationX.216[12] shall be supported. The value of the Mode
parameter of P-CONNECT shall be ônormalö.
3.4.3 Procedure
The mapping function will provide the values for the source address,
destination address, QOS and NS-User data as required by the network ser-
vice parameters. The mapping function will translate the presentation
addresses to the Network-Service-Access-Point (NSAP) addresses and vice
versa. It will provide the value of the quality of service parameter of N-
UNITDATA Request. The NS-User data will be provided by the User data
of P-DATA and vice versa.
Note û This is not a mapping protocol. While the service description
of this function is standard, the implementation itself needs not to be stan-
dardized.
3.5 Application layer for A1 and A2
3.5.1 Overview
The network management application layer shall provide the CMISE
service to the NM-ASE.
The required application service elements for this service are Com-
mon Management Information Service Element (CMISE) and Remote
Operations Service Element (ROSE). Some applications may require the
addition of the Association Control Service Element (ACSE).
3.5.2 Syntax and encoding
The application layer protocol data unit presentation is described by
using Abstract Syntax Notation One (ASN.1), as defined in
RecommendationX.208 [15] and is encoded in accordance with the basic
encoding rules for ASN.1, as defined in RecommendationX.209[16].
3.5.3 Association control
3.5.3.1 The ACSE service description is detailed in
RecommendationX.217[25]. When the ACSE is used all of the defined
ACSE services (Table10/G.773) are mandatory. The value of mode param-
eter of A-ASSOCIATE shall be ônormalö.
3.5.3.2 The protocol specification for ACSE shall follow
RecommendationX.227[26]. When the ACSE is used all five APDUs (see
Table10/G.773) specified in the standard are mandatory. The value of pro-
tocol version field of AARQ and AARE shall be version1 only.
3.5.4 Remote operations
3.5.4.1 The remote operations service element (ROSE) shall be a mandatory
service element for the protocol suitesA1 and A2. The ROSE service
description is detailed in RecommendationX.219[14]. All of the defined
ROSE services (Table11/G.773) are mandatory.
3.5.4.2 The protocol specification for ROSE shall follow
RecommendationX.229[18]. All four APDUs specified in the standard
(see Table11/G.773) are mandatory. In addition, the ability to support cor-
rect origination and reception of the linked-ID protocol element is required
for protocol suites A1 and A2.
The requirement specified in Table11/G.773 implies association
class3 in ROSE.
3.5.5 Common management information
3.5.5.1 The common management information service element (CMISE)
shall be a mandatory service element for the protocol suitesA1 and A2. The
CMISE service description is detailed in ISO9595[13], ISO9595/
DAD1[27] and ISO9595/DAD2[28]. The CMISE services are listed in
Table12/G.773.
3.5.5.2 The protocol specification for CMISE shall follow ISO9596[17],
ISO9596/DAD1[29] and ISO9596/DAD2[30].
3.6 Conformance
For further study.
4 Protocol suitesB1, B2 and B3
4.1 Physical layer
4.1.1 Physical layer for B1 and B2
4.1.1.1 Protocol
The protocol of the physical layer of protocol suites B1 and B2 shall
comply with the following specifications:
û X.21 interface in accordance with º 1.1 of
RecommendationX.25[39];
û X.21 bis interface in accordance with º 1.2 of Recommendation
X.25 [39];
û V-Series interface in accordance with º 1.3 of
RecommendationX.25 [39].
4.1.1.2 Bit rate
The supported bit rates are: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 and
64000bit/s. The bit rates 48000 bit/s and 56000bit/s may be used for an
interim period (see notea) to Table19b/G.773).
4.1.1.3 Connector
Table 13/G.773 lists the connectors to be used in accessing the
X.21[61] and X.21bis[62] interfaces. Tables14/G.773, 15/G.773 and 16/
G.773 list respectively the pin descriptions of ISO2110 [37], ISO2593
[38], ISO4902[24] and ISO4903 [63].
4.1.2 Physical layer for B3
4.1.2.1 Overview
Protocol suiteB3 employs local area network technology for the
physical and data link layers. Administrations will select the appropriate
physical medium, e.g. coaxial cable, screened pairs, optical fibre according
to technological and operational requirements.
4.1.2.2 Service
The service definition for the physical layer shall comply with that
specified in clause6 of ISO8802-3[20].
All of the primitives defined and listed in Table 17/G.773 are manda-
tory.
4.1.2.3 Bit rate
The possible bit rate will be 1Mbit/s, 10Mbit/s or higher.
4.2 Data link layer
4.2.1 Data link layer for B1 and B2
It is mandatory that the data link layer conforms to LAPB as defined
in RecommendationX.25[39]. In addition, provision shall be made for con-
nection between data terminal equipments without an intervening packet
switched network. The interface shall conform to ISO7776[40]. Further
detail is provided in º4.2.1.1.
The following link layer specification applies to all cases.
4.2.1.1 Equipment type during link set-up and reset
When a packet switched network is used to connect systems, they are
each designated Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) and the network acts as a
Data Circuit-Terminating Equipment (DCE). When a dedicated or dial-up
link is provided, other means must be used to supply the DCE role.
At the physical layer, the modems will provide the DCE interface,
supplying bit synchronization.
At the link level, the procedures specified in ISO7776[40] shall be
followed. A system must be able to start the set-up or reset of the link (a
DCEfunction in RecommendationX.25 [39]). In addition, provision must
be made for assignments of the A/B addresses. This mandatory option is to
be field-settable and stored in non-volatile memory. Equipment which meets
this requirement is compatible with connection to either a DCE or remote
DTE.
4.2.1.2 Window
Modulo 8 operation shall be used. Support of modulo128 is optional.
The window for unacknowledged frames is to be optional between 1 and 7
frames and 1 to 127 with modulo128. The standard default is 7.
4.2.1.3 User information
The user information is to be arranged in an integral number of octets.
The maximum length of the user information shall be user settable,
consistent with the range of values for the N1 parameter as shown in
Table18/G.773. Maximum information field lengths that shall be supported
are 131 and 259octets with optionally 515, 1027, 2051 or 4099 octets.
These values provide for three packet header octets and maximum length of
packet data units of 128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048 and 4096 octets, respectively.
4.2.1.4 Other frame parameters
Certain other frame parameters shall be set by the user to be consis-
tent with the bit rate, frame size and characteristics of the connecting net-
work. A system design should be sufficiently flexible to accommodate
parameter sets for diverse networks, both as order options and later recon-
figurations. The range of parameters is shown in Table18/G.773. These
options, like those of the physical layer, are to be set at installation, change-
able by the user, and non-volatile.
4.2.2 Data link layer for B3
4.2.2.1 Overview
The data link layer provides the unacknowledged connectionless-
mode service. The access method employed is carrier sense multiple access
with collision detection (CSMA/CD).
4.2.2.2 Media access control (MAC)
The services and protocol of the CSMA/CD access method shall com-
ply with those specified in ISO8802-3[20].
The address length used at the MAC sublayer shall be 48bits.
4.2.2.3 Logical link control (LLC)
The definition of the unacknowledged connectionless-mode LLC ser-
vice shall comply with that specified in ISO8802-2[22]. All of the primi-
tives defined for type1 operation shall be supported.
The protocol used to provide the unacknowledged connectionless-
mode LLCservice shall be as specified in ISO8802-2[22]. All of the com-
mands and responses defined for type1 operation shall be supported.
4.3 Network layer
4.3.1 Network layer for B1
It is mandatory that the packet layer conforms to
RecommendationX.25[39]. In addition, the packet layer must provide for
connection of data terminal equipment without an intervening packet net-
work; the required interface for this purpose conforms to ISO8208[41]. In
addition, the provisions of RecommendationX.223[42] shall apply.
The attributes which must be supported are summarized in
Tables19a/G.773 and 19b/G.773. Note in particular that these tables show
the different attributes needed to support PVCs (the X.25/PVC [39] proce-
dures) and SVCs(the X.25/SVC [39] procedures).
4.3.1.1 Equipment type during restart
When the packet level X.25 [39] interface is used, automatic selection
of the DCE/DTE role during restart is required, as specified in
ISO8208[41].
4.3.1.2 Other features and parameters
The packet layer attributes are summarized in Tables19a/G.773 and
19b/G.773.
4.3.1.3 Expedited data negotiation
The initiator shall be capable of proposing the non-use of the Expe-
dited Data service. Responders shall be capable of receiving requests for the
Expedited Data service, but shall be capable of responding with non-use of
the service. The Expedited Data service is neither required nor precluded by
this Recommendation.
4.3.1.4 Receipt confirmation negotiation
The initiator shall be capable of setting bit7 of the general format
identifier to 0. Responders shall be capable of receiving bit7 set to 1, but
shall be capable of responding with bit7 set to 0. The Receipt Confirmation
service is neither required nor precluded by this Recommendation.
4.3.1.5 Throughput class
When the end system requires only one network layer connection on a
physical access port, support of throughput classes up to the access line
transmission rate is required. When multiple network layer connections are
required, support of the throughput class equal to the access line transmis-
sion rate is optional. Further study of throughput class range and default val-
ues at various access line rates is needed.
4.3.1.6 Packet size negotiation
Interoperability is achieved by having the initiator propose a packet
size from the set specified in Tables19a/G.773 and 19b/G.773, and by the
responder selecting the most appropriate packet size between 128 and the
proposed packet size. The rules for negotiation of the size of the packet to
be used in a given instance of communication are specified in
ISO8208[41].
The choice of packet size is a local issue which can depend on, for
example, the quality of service requested or needed by the user or applica-
tion and the sub-network characteristics.
4.3.1.7 User data field
When layers above X.25 [39] are used, the initial octets of a DATA
primitive and the corresponding data transfer packet are used for peer-to-
peer protocol data for those layers.
In following the procedures of Recommendation X.244[43],
ISODTR9577[44], AnnexB of RecommendationX.224 [49] and
ISO8073/AD1[45], the initial octets of the user data field of the call
request packet may only be used for protocol identification. For those cases
in which the fast select feature is used, the call request packet may contain a
call user data field of up to 128octets.
4.3.1.8 Numbering plans
To support communications over public networks, public numbering
plans may be used on the packet-switched network between OSs/MDs and
NEs. The RecommendationsE.164[21] and X.121[46] specify public
numbering plans. Equipment may be assigned numbers in accordance with
either of these international Recommendations. The escape code values of
ô0ö and ô9ö shall be supported as specified in Table2/X.121 of
RecommendationX.121 [46]. Where a public numbering plan is not neces-
sary, a private numbering plan may be used.
4.3.1.9 Addressing
Network layer addressing as specified in Recommendation X.213,
AnnexA[47] and ISO8348/AD2[10] shall be supported.
4.3.2 Network layer for B2
4.3.2.1 Protocol
The protocols for the network layer shall be identical to the network
layer protocol of protocol suite B1 (seeº4.3.1) with the inclusion of
ISO8473[11] as specified in ISO8880/3[59] º3, to provide the connec-
tionless-mode network service over the connection-mode network service.
For those instances of communication requiring interworking
between a Connection Oriented Service (CONS) and a Connectionless-
mode Network Service (CLNS), ISODTR10172[60] provides an ISO
compatible interworking capability. This capability is known as a Network
Layer Relay (NLR) and utilizes the ISO8473[11] protocol to provide this
service.
4.3.2.2 Network layer attributes
Characteristics of the connectionless-mode network layer service, and
the connectionless-mode network layer protocol shall be as shown in
Table20/G.773.
4.3.3 Network layer for B3
4.3.3.1 Service
The definition of the connectionless-mode network service shall com-
ply with that specified in ISO8348/AD1[9]. Address formats supported
shall conform to ISO8348/AD2[10].
The network layer shall provide the N-UNITDATA service as speci-
fied in ISO8348/AD1[9].
4.3.3.2 Protocol
The protocol shall be in accordance with the full protocol subset of
category type1 functions, as specified in ISO8473[11].
4.3.3.3 Network layer attributes
Characteristics of the connectionless-mode network layer service and
the connectionless-mode network layer protocol shall be as shown in
Table20/G.773.
4.4 Transport layer
4.4.1 Transport layer for B1
It is mandatory that for the connection-oriented network service, the
transport layer shall conform to RecommendationsX.214[48] and
X.224[49] and to those provisions of ISO8072[50] and 8073[51] that
apply to the use of the Connection-Oriented Network Service (CONS).
4.4.1.1 Class of service
Classes4, 2 and 0 shall be supported as shown in Table21/G.773 in
countries requiring the features of transport layer class4. The conformance
rules of Recommendation X.224[49] require that classes0 and 2 be sup-
ported as well when class4 is specified.
In addition to the requirements specified in RecommendationX.224[49],
equipment shall meet the following requirement: if a responder receives an
alternate class of ônoneö, it shall respond with the preferred class. Rules for
responders are specified in Table22a/G.773. Acceptance rules for initiators
are specified in Table22b/G.773.
User options shall be provided to designate the preferred and alternate
classes (see Table3 of RecommendationX.224 [49]). When all of the
classes are supported, the preferred class for connection is class4.
4.4.1.2 Protocol identification
For the purpose of transport layer protocol identification, the proce-
dures specified in RecommendationX.224[49] AnnexB and ISO8073/AD
1[45] shall be used. The conventions for protocol identification given in
ISODTR10172[60] should be followed. Selection of codes not specified
in the referenced standards is for further study. The absence of call user data
in a call request or call accept packet of RecommendationX.25[39] and
ISO8208[41] indicates the operation of the transport layer procedures of
ISO8073[51] and RecommendationX.224[49].
4.4.1.3 Attributes
Attributes of the transport layer for use with CONS are summarized in
Table21/G.773. The selection of values within required and optional ranges
depends on characteristics of the messages.
Note û The need to support high priority messages that require low
transit delay on a given transport connection must be reflected in the quality
of service parameters requested when the transport connection is estab-
lished. A properly implemented transport entity should not multiplex high
priority messages that require low transit delay if it cannot provide the
requested quality of service.
4.4.1.4 User data in connection request and connection confirm TPDUs
User data in the connection request and connection confirm TPDUs
are optional in RecommendationX.224[49]. No transport service user shall
send it: all protocol implementations shall be prepared to receive it and all
implementations may ignore it, i.e. it shall not cause a disconnect.
4.4.1.5 Splitting
Responders may refuse network connections which could impose an
unnecessary restriction on the ability to establish outgoing network connec-
tions. To prevent repeated ineffective attempts during splitting, initiators
shall refrain from immediately requesting additional network connections
for a transport connection after a network connection has been refused. The
time delay before requesting additional network connections is for further
study.
4.4.1.6 Quality of service negotiation
Quality of service negotiation is outside the scope of this Recommen-
dation. If quality of service negotiation is not supported, receipt of the
parameters ôthroughputö, ôresidual error rateö, ôpriorityö and ôtransit delayö
in the CR and CC TPDUs shall be ignored.
4.4.1.7 TPDU size negotiation
Interoperability is achieved by having the initiator propose a TPDU
size from the set specified in Table21/G.773 and by the responder selecting
the most appropriate TPDU size between 128 octets and the proposed
TPDU size. The rules for negotiation of the size of the TPDU to be used in a
given instance of communication are specified in ISO8073[51].
The choice of the TPDU size is a local implementation issue.
4.4.1.8 Class 0 error TPDU
When transport class 0 has been negotiated, the error transport proto-
col data unit (ER-TPDU) may be used at any time and upon receipt requires
that the recipient disconnect the network connection and, by extension, the
transport connection.
4.4.1.9 Negotiation of protection
Negotiation of protection is outside the scope of this Recommenda-
tion. If negotiation of protection is not supported, receipt of the protection
parameters in any CRTPDU and any CCTPDU shall be ignored.
4.4.1.10 Unknown CR TPDU parameters
An unknown parameter in any received CRTPDU shall be ignored.
4.4.1.11 Invalid values of known CR TPDU parameters
Known parameters with valid lengths but with invalid values in a
CRTPDU shall be handled as depicted in Table23/G.773.
4.4.1.12 Additional options parameter
Unrecognized or not applicable bits of the Additional Options shall be
ignored.
4.4.1.13 Code misalignment
For further study.
A misalignment between RecommendationX.224[49] and
ISO8073[51] code values for subsequence number and flow control confir-
mation has been identified. As a short-term solution, ISO8073 [51] shall
apply.
Subsequence number 1000 1010
Flow control confirmation 1000 1100
It is intended that when an ISO/CCITT solution to this defect is available,
this Recommendation will be modified to align with the solution.
4.4.2 Transport layer for B2 and B3
4.4.2.1 Protocol
Operation of the transport protocol over the connectionless-mode net-
work layer service (CLNS), as described in ISO8348/AD 1[9], shall use
the elements of ISO8073/AD 2[52], class4 operation over the CLNS.
4.4.2.2 Class of service
Support of class4 operation of ISO8073/AD 2[52] is mandatory.
4.4.2.3 Transport layer attributes
Transport layer attributes for class4 operation over the connection-
less-mode network layer service shall be as shown in Table24/G.773.
4.5 Session layer for B1, B2 and B3
The session layer conforms to the service definition and protocol
specification in RecommendationsX.215[53] and X.225[54] respectively.
Support of version2 of the session protocol is mandatory. Two session layer
functional units (FU) are required in this Recommendation:
1) Kernel
2) Duplex
Restrictions applied to parameters and their values are specified in the fol-
lowing sections.
4.5.1 Session protocol data units
The following Session Protocol Data Units (SPDUs) associated with
the Kernel and Duplex functional units shall be supported as detailed in
Table25/G.733.
4.5.2 Transport expedited service
The use of the Transport Expedited service is as stated in
RecommendationX.225 [54]: if available, it must be used. When the Trans-
port Expedited service is available, the Prepare (PR) SPDU shall be sup-
ported as in RecommendationX.225 [54]. The Prepare Type parameter
value in the PRSPDU, to indicate the arrival of an Abort (AB) SPDU, is
ABORT.
4.5.3 Parameters
All mandatory parameters defined in RecommendationX.225 [54] for
the SPDUs required by the Kernel and Duplex FUs are mandatory parame-
ters for this Recommendation.
4.5.4 User data
The maximum length of the session user data shall be 10240octets.
This restriction implies that the Overflow Accept (OA) and Connect Data
Overflow (CDO) SPDUs are not required to be supported. Session-selector
(s-selector) parameter values shall have a maximum length of 16octets.
4.5.5 Reuse
Reuse of the transport connection is not required. The Transport Dis-
connect parameter value (PV) field may be absent or set to ôtransport con-
nection is releasedö in appropriate SPDUs. Furthermore, on receipt of a
transport disconnect PV field indicating ôtransport connection is keptö, the
transport connection can be released.
4.5.6 Segmentation
The segmentation feature in the session layer is not required. Support
for extended concatenation of SPDUs is not required.
4.5.7 Invalid SPDUs
Upon receipt of an invalid SPDU, the session protocol machine shall
take any action specified in ºA.4.3.2 of RecommendationX.225[54] with
the exception of action ôdö (take no action).
4.6 Presentation layer for B1, B2 and B3
It is mandatory that the presentation layer conform to the services and
protocols specified in RecommendationsX.216[12] and X.226[55] respec-
tively. One presentation layer Functional Unit (FU) is required in this Rec-
ommendation: Kernel
The presentation protocol shall be used in the normal mode. Restric-
tions applied to parameters and their values are specified in the following
sections.
4.6.1 Presentation protocol units
The following presentation protocol data units (PPDU) associated
with the Kernel functional unit shall be supported as detailed in Table 26/
G.733.
4.6.2 Parameters
All mandatory parameters defined in RecommendationX.226[55]
for the above PPDUs are mandatory for this Recommendation. The ôpresen-
tation context identifierö value shall be encoded in no more than 2octets.
Also, the value(s) in the parameter presentation context definition list shall
be consistent with the value(s) defined in the application-specific standards.
Presentation-selector (p-selector) parameter values shall have a maximum
length of 4octets.
4.6.3 Encoding rules for transfer syntax
The encoding rules defined in RecommendationX.209[16] shall be
applied to derive the transfer syntax for the Application Protocol Data Units
(APDUs). The ASN.1 OBJECT IDENTIFIER {joint-iso-ccittasn1(1)
basic-encoding (1)} shall be used as the value for the transfer syntax name.
The maximum value of an ASN.1 basic encoding tag that needs to be han-
dled for conformance to this Recommendation is 16383. This is the largest
unsigned integer that can be represented in 14bits. Hence the identifier
octets shall consist of an initial octet and up to two more octets, thus occu-
pying a maximum of 3octets. Also, the largest number of octets in the ôcon-
tents octetsö component of an ASN.1 data value encoding that needs to be
handled for conformance to this Recommendation is 4294967295. This is
the largest unsigned integer that can be represented in 32bits. Hence in the
ôlong formö encoding, the length octets shall consist of an initial octet and
up to four more octets, thus occupying a maximum of 5octets. (Note that
this restriction does not apply to ôindefinite lengthö encodings.)
4.7 Application layer for B1, B2 and B3
It is mandatory that the application layer conforms to the architecture
for the application layer outlined in ISO9545[56]. Abstract Syntax Nota-
tion One (ASN.1) shall be used as the abstract syntax for specifying applica-
tion protocols.
4.7.1 Supporting ASE
It is mandatory that the association control service elements (ACSE)
conform to the services and protocols specified in
RecommendationsX.217[25] and X.227[26]. The ACSE shall establish,
release and abort the associations required. The ACSE service shall operate
in the ônormal modeö.
Network management applications shall use the common manage-
ment information service element (CMISE). Services defined by CMISE
that are applicable include:
1) the reporting of an event to an OS/MD;
2) the transfer of information between OSs/MDs and NEs;
3) the transer of action requests and results between OSs/MDs
andNEs.
4.7.2 Application protocol data units
The following application protocol data units shall be supported as
detailed in Table 27/G.773.
All mandatory parameters defined in RecommendationX.227[26] for the
above APDUs are mandatory for this Recommendation.
4.7.3 Abstract syntax name
The ACSE abstract syntax name has the ASN.1 type OBJECT IDEN-
TIFIER. The following value shall be used to identify the ACSE abstract-
syntax-definition:
{
joint-iso-ccitt association-control (2)
abstract-syntax (1) apdus (0) version (1)
}
4.7.4 Common management information service (CMIS)
The common management information service element (CMISE)
shall be a mandatory service element for the Protocol Suite B1, B2 and B3.
The CMISE service description is detailed in ISO 9595 [13], ISO 9595/
DAD 1 [27] and ISO9595/DAD2[28].
Multiple object selection filter and Multiple reply functional units as
defined in ISO9595[13] are optional. Their use is application dependent.
The negotiation during association establishment to use or not use the Func-
tional Units shall be supported.
Support of the extended service functional unit defined in
ISO9595[13] is not required for conformance to this Recommendation and
negotiation shall be supported, at association establishment, for its non-use.
4.7.5 Common management information protocol
Implementations shall support those operations defined in
ISO9596[17], ISO9596/DAD1[29] and ISO9596/DAD2[30] that are
required by specific applications. All mandatory parameters defined in
ISO9596[17], ISO9596/DAD1[29] and ISO9596/DAD2[30] for the
required operations are mandatory parameters for this Recommendation.
4.7.6 Remote operations service element (ROSE)
Network Management Transaction-oriented applications shall use the
following underlying service defined in RecommendationX.219[14]:
û Remote operations service element (ROSE). The protocol is speci-
fied in RecommendationX.229[18].
The requirement specified above implies association class3 in ROSE.
4.8 Conformance
For further study.
ANNEX A
(to Recommendation G.773)
Example of extended mode for A1 protocol suite
A.1 Extended mode
For those cases where it is required to extend beyond the range of the
bus, one or several different capabilities may be used. For the case using
modems the requirements of ºº3.1.1.2.1 to 3.1.1.2.3 apply with the follow-
ing exceptions:
A.1.1 Configuration û Full duplex
The connector shall conform to IEEE488 [31]. Appropriate signal
lines are to be provided for modem control in accordance with
RecommendationV.24 [32]. See TableA-1/G.773.
A.1.2 Electrical requirements
Data set control leads shall conform to RecommendationV.24 [32].
A.1.3 Line code
NRZ line code shall be employed. A separate clock distribution shall
be provided.
A.1.4 Speed
The bit rate shall be 9600bit/s or 64000 bit/s. Lower speeds, e.g.
1200, 2400 and 4800bit/s, may be necessary in some applications.
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INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATION UNION
CCITT G.773
THE INTERNATIONAL
TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE
CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE
GENERAL ASPECTS OF DIGITAL
TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS;
TERMINAL EQUIPMENTS
PROTOCOL SUITES FOR Q-INTERFACES
FOR MANAGEMENT OF
TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS
Recommendation G.773
Geneva, 1990
FOREWORD
The CCITT (the International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative
Committee) is a permanent organ of the International Telecommuni-
cation Union (ITU). CCITT is responsible for studying technical,
operating and tariff questions and issuing Recommendations on them
with a view to standardizing telecommunications on a worldwide
basis.
The Plenary Assembly of CCITT which meets every four years,
establishes the topics for study and approves Recommendations pre-
pared by its Study Groups. The approval of Recommendations by the
members of CCITT between Plenary Assemblies is covered by the
procedure laid down in Resolution No. 2 (Melbourne, 1988).
Recommendation G.773 was prepared by Study Group XV and was
approved under the Resolution No. 2 procedure on the 14th of December
1990.
___________________
CCITT NOTE
In this Recommendation, the expression ôAdministrationö is used for
conciseness to indicate both a telecommunication Administration and
a recognized private operating agency.
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