Table of Contents

Foreword
1 Scope
2 References
3 Abbreviations
4 Vocabulary for network architecture
5 Transport functional architecture of networks
  5.1 Introduction
  5.2 Architectural components
  5.3 Partitioning and layering
  5.4 Tandem connection monitoring [connection supervision]
6 Application of concepts to network topologies and
  structures
  6.1 PDH layers supported on SDH layers
  6.2 ATM cell layers supported on SDH layers
7 Transport network availability enhancement techniques
  7.1 Introduction
  7.2 Restoration
  7.3 Protection
History

Abstract

Covers functional architecture of transport networks in a technology independent way. Intended as a reference description of generic functional architecture of transport network to be taken as a base for the development of a recommended set of functional architecture standards for ATM/SDH/PDH in layer and management standards.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	European Telecommunications Standards Institute
Pages
ISBN
Committee	TM 3