1
Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Abbreviations
5 Conventions
6 Functional Architecture of
connectionless layer networks
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Relationship between
connection-oriented and connectionless layer networks
6.3 Architectural components
6.4 Partitioning and layering
6.5 Decomposition of connectionless
layer networks
6.6 Application of concepts to network
topologies and structures
Annex A – Characteristics of connectionless and
connection-oriented layer networks
A.1 Characteristics of a CO-CS network
implemented with SDH, OTN or PDH
A.2 Characteristics of a CO-PS network
implemented with ATM
A.3 Characteristics of a CLPS network implemented
with IP using best effort, destination-based forwarding
A.4 Characteristics of a network
implemented with ethernet
Annex B – Components
of connection-oriented and connectionless layer networks