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  ITU-T A.5 justification information for referenced document IEEE 802.1ad-2005 in draft G.8261/Y.1361
1. Clear description of the referenced document:
Name: IEEE 802.1ad-2005
Title: IEEE Standard for local and metropolitan area networks - Virtual Bridged Local Area Networks - Amendment 4: Provider Bridges
2. Status of approval:
Approved
3. Justification for the specific reference:
This specification has been developed by the IEEE and is used by the ITU-T without change. G.8261 defines timing aspects in packet networks, with particular focus on Ethernet networks. IEEE 802.1AD defines Ethernet bridging for provider networks using stacked VLANs.
4. Current information, if any, about IPR issues:
Information on IEEE standards can be found at http://standards.ieee.org/db/patents/index.html
5. Other useful information describing the "Quality" of the document:
The document is in existence. It is very widely used technology.
6. The degree of stability or maturity of the document:
It is an approved IEEE standard. The 2005 revision was published on March 2006.
7. Relationship with other existing or emerging documents:
This specification is related to the 802.1 suite of standards developed by the IEEE.
8. Any explicit references within that referenced document should also be listed:
There are no normative references (because IEEE Std 802.1ad-2005 is an Amendment to IEEE Std 802.1Q-2005).
9. Qualification of IEEE:
The IEEE was recognized under the provisions of ITU-T Recommendation A.5 on 1 November 1999. Qualifying information is on file with TSB.
10. Other (for any supplementary information):
None
Note: This form is based on Recommendation ITU-T A.5