AAP Recommendation

Q.4168: Protocols for interfaces on quantum key distribution network manager for quantum key distribution networks

Study Group
11

Study Period
2025-2028

Consent Date
2026-07-22

Approval Date

Provisional Name
Q.QKDN_Mk

Input used for Consent
SG11-TD285-R1/GEN (2023-05) (A.1 TD)
SG11-TD1244-R1/GEN (2026-07)

Status
C

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This Recommendation specifies protocols for interfaces on a quantum key distribution network (QKDN) manager in quantum key distribution networks (QKDNs). Reference points on a QKDN manager are defined in [ITU-T Y.3802] which are Mq, Mqrp, Mops, Mk, Mc, Mu and Mx. A QKDN manager performs FCAPS functions through these interfaces to QKD modules, KMs, QKDN controllers, QKD links, user network managers and corresponding QKDN managers. Also, Mxi reference point for interworking of QKDN management layers is defined in [ITU-T Y3810] for sharing QKDN management information between QKDN providers through the QKDN management layer.

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