1 Scope
2
References
2.1 Normative references
2.2 Informative references
3
Abbreviations and acronyms
4
Definitions
5
General description
6
Boundaries of MTP level 3 using the services of Recommendation Q.2140
6.1 Definition of the lower boundary of MTP level 3 with SSCF at
NNI
6.2 Definition of the upper boundary of MTP level 3
6.3 Interactions between level 1 and MTP level 3 using the
services of Recommendation Q.2140
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Interworking between signalling links that provide the services of
Recommendation Q.2140 [1] with signalling links offering the services of
Recommendation Q.703 [8]
8
Compatibility in MTP-3b
9
Signalling network functions and messages
9.1 Maximum SDU size
9.2 Changeover procedure
9.3 Signalling route set congestion method according to
11.2.3/Q.704 [2]
9.4 Signalling link management
9.5 Service indicator
9.6 Coding conventions
9.7 General format of messages conveying peer-to-peer information
of user parts
9.8 Formats and codes of signalling network management messages
9.8.1 Changeover message
9.8.2 User part unavailable message
9.9 Timers and timer values
10 Testing and maintenance
Appendix I – Insights into architectural aspects and
boundaries of MTP-3 using the services of Recommendation Q.2140
I.1 Introduction
I.2 Functional
architecture of the MTP-3 using the services of Recommendation Q.2140
I.3 Elements for layer-to-layer communication
I.3.1 General
I.3.2 Definition of the lower boundary of the MTP-3
in performing MTP-3b functionality
I.3.3 Definition of the upper boundary of the
MTP-3
I.3.4 Definition of the boundary between the
MTP-3 and Management System
I.4.2 Signalling traffic flow control
I.4.3 Signalling link management