Recommendation ITU-T G.7711/Y.1702 specifies a core information model of transport resources. The information model is applicable for the management and control of the transport network regardless of whether the transport networks utilize traditional OSS management, ASON control plane, or SDN controller to configure transport connectivity. The model is also applicable [to the management and control of the transport network] regardless of the technology of the underlying transport network. Furthermore, the applicability of the information model is independent upon the ultimate protocols that will be used in the management and control interfaces.