Rec. ITU-T Y.3802 Corrigendum 1 (04/2021) Quantum key distribution networks – Functional architecture
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FOREWORD
Table of Contents
1 Scope
2 References
3 Terms and definitions
     3.1 Terms defined elsewhere
     3.2 Terms defined in this Recommendation
4 Abbreviations and acronyms
5 Conventions
6 Functional architecture model
7 Functional elements
     7.1 Functional elements in a quantum layer
     7.2 Functional elements in a key management layer
     7.3 Functional elements in a QKDN control layer
     7.4 Functional elements in a QKDN management layer
     7.5 Functional elements in a service layer
     7.6 Functional elements in a user network management layer
8 Reference points
     8.1 Reference points on a QKD module
     8.2 Reference points on a KM
     8.3 Reference points on a QKDN controller
     8.4 Reference points on a QKDN manager
     8.5 Reference point on a user network manager
     8.6 Reference points on cryptographic applications
9 Architectural configurations
     9.1 Configuration 1: Distributed QKDN
     9.2 Configuration 2: Centralized QKDN
     9.3 Configuration 3: Centralized QKDN with hierarchical QKD nodes
     9.4 Configuration 4: Centralized QKDN with centralized key relay
10 Basic operational procedures of the QKD network functions
     10.1 Service provisioning and system initialization procedure
     10.2 Key generation procedure
     10.3 Key request and supply procedure
     10.4 Key relay procedure
     10.5 Key relay rerouting control procedure
11 QKDN synchronization function considerations
12 Security considerations
Annex A  Functional elements in the quantum layer
Appendix I  Common functionalities for reference points
     I.1 Session processing functionalities
     I.2 Information exchange functionalities
Appendix II  Synchronization function and implementation in QKD network
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