CONTENTS

 0     Introduction
 1     Scope
 2     References
 3     Abbreviations, Terms and Definitions
        3.1     Abbreviations
        3.2     Definitions
 4     General functional architecture and relationship to ATM network models
 5     Overview of equipment functions
        5.1     Transfer functions
        5.2     Layer Management functions
        5.3     ATM Equipment Management Function (AEMF)
        5.4     Message Communications Function
        5.5     Coordination function
        5.6     Signalling Application
        5.7     Timing function
        5.8     Interworking functions
        5.9     Protection switching and restoration
 6     Equipment types
 7     Generic performance requirements
        7.1     Reference connections
        7.2     Quality of Service Aspects
        7.3     ATM Network Element performance objectives
 8     Timing and synchronization requirements
 9     Other requirements
        9.1     Availability
        9.2     Reliability
Annex A – Examples of ATM equipment