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Network Working Group Brian Bidulock
INTERNET-DRAFT OpenSS7 Corporation
February 14, 2004
Expires in August 2004
SS7 MTP2-User Peer-to-Peer Adaptation Layer
Test Specifications
M2PA-TEST
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Abstract
This Internet Draft provides information for the Internet community
on test cases for testing the SS7 MTP2-User Peer-to-Peer Adaptation
Layer [M2PA11] based on the conformance test specifications for SS7
MTP Level 2 [Q.781].
This memo describes the test environment and a detailed description
of test cases for validation, compatibility and interoperability
testing of the M2PA protocol implemented on the foundation of ITU SS7
MTP Signalling Links [Q.703].
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Contents
A complete table of contents, list of illustrations, list of tables
and change history for this document appears at the end of the
document.
1. Introduction
This draft provides a set of detailed tests of the SS7 MTP2-User
Peer-to-Peer Adaptation Layer [M2PA11] based on the test
specifications for SS7 MTP Level 2 [Q.781]. These tests are intended
to validate the SS7 MTP2-User Peer-to-Peer Adaptation Layer (M2PA)
protocol [M2PA11].
These tests attempt to completely validate the M2PA protocol
without redundancy. Each test is described as simply as possible to
check precisely the elementary function of the protocol. The tests
are listed in no specific order[1].
1.1. Scope
Although the SS7 MTP Level 2 Test Specification [Q.781] is largely
applicable to SS7 signalling links using the SS7 MTP2-User Peer-to-
Peer Adaptation Layer [M2PA11], those test cases describe messages and
some sequences that are not applicable to M2PA. This document
describes a set of Validation and Compatibility tests that are
consistent with the SS7 MTP Level 2 Test Specification [Q.781], but
which are applicable to M2PA.
The Test Environment used for M2PA testing described in this
document is largely compatible with the SS7 Test Specifications
[Q.780].
M2PA [M2PA11] provides that, unless modified by the M2PA
specification [M2PA11], that the procedures of the applicable MTP
Level 2 standard are to be used. This includes ITU [Q.703], ANSI
[T1.111], ETSI [EN 300 008-1], TTC [JT-Q.703], and other narrow band
specifications as well as broadband specifications for ITU [Q.2140],
ANSI [T1.637], and others. This document describes testing of the
procedures applicable to ITU signalling links [Q.781, Q.703] only.
Some other testing methodologies applicable to ANSI [T1.111] or ETSI
[ETS 300 336], although similar, are outside the scope of this
document.
1.2. Terminology
This document extends the terminology of M2PA [M2PA11] with the
following terms:
Compatibility Test (CPT) -- A test where multiple implementations are
tested in interaction with each other to test for compatibility
between implementations.
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Implementation Under Test (IUT) -- An implementation being tested (the
object of testing) as part of a Validation Test or a Compatibility
Test within the Test Environment.
Interoperability Test (IOT) -- A test where multiple implementations
are tested in interaction with each other to test for
interoperability between implementations.
M2PA Monitor -- A device or function used to monitor, capture, record
and analyze the exchange of M2PA messages across an IP network
between implementations or protocol testers. This device or
function may be integrated with a Protocol Tester.
MTP Level 3 Simulator -- A device or function used to simulate the SS7
MTP Level 3 [Q.704] to SS7 MTP Level 2 [Q.703] implementation.
This device or function may be integrated within the Test
Environment. This device or function is normally required for SS7
MTP Level 2 Test Specification [Q.781] Validation as well as
Compatibility tests.
Protocol Tester (PT) -- A device or function used to generate normal
or abnormal messages and test sequences for the purpose of
Validation testing.
Test Case -- A particular sequence of messages and patterns that make
up a single Validation or Compatibility test.
Test Environment -- The environment that contains testing device and
functions necessary and sufficient for executing a Test Suite.
Test Suite -- A collection of Test Cases meant to achieve a specific
objective of Validation or Compatibility testing.
Validation Test (VAT) -- A test where a single implementation is
tested in interaction with a Protocol Tester to test for
validation of the implementation to a technical specification.
1.3. Abbreviations
ASP -- Application Server Process
CPT -- Compatibility Test
IOT -- Interoperability Test
IPSP -- IP Signalling Point
IUT -- Implementation Under Test
PT -- Protocol Tester
SG -- Signalling Gateway
SGP -- Signalling Gateway Process
SP -- Signalling Point
VAT -- Validation Test
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1.4. Conventions
The keywords MUST, MUST NOT, REQUIRED, SHALL, SHALL NOT, SHOULD,
SHOULD NOT, RECOMMENDED, NOT RECOMMENDED, MAY, and OPTIONAL, when they
appear in this document, are to be interpreted as described in RFC
2119 [RFC 2119].
This test specification is not a replacement for or extension of
the SS7 MTP2-User Peer-to-Peer Adaptation Layer protocol specification
[M2PA11]. Where this document and the requirements or recommendations
of the SS7 MTP2-User Peer-to-Peer Adaptation Layer protocol
specification [M2PA11] disagree, the requirements and recommendations
of the SS7 MTP2-User Peer-to-Peer Adaptation Layer protocol
specification [M2PA11] shall be taken as authoritative.
Notes for Section 1
[1] IMPLEMENTATION NOTE:-- An implementation of M2PA which conforms
to these test specifications and a test program which executes
the validation portion of these tests on that implementation
are available from http://www.openss7.org/downloads.html
2. Test Environment
The test environment for SS7 MTP Level 2 [Q.781] testing is
described in the General Aspects of SS7 Testing [Q.780]. There are
three types of testing that are accommodated as follows:
Validation Testing -- consists of validating a single Implementation
Under Test (IUT). This is performed by connecting the IUT to a
Protocol Tester (PT) within the test environment.
Validation testing is more extensive than compatibility testing.
This is because it is possible, with the use of the PT, to
generate abnormal messages and patterns that cannot normally be
generated from an implementation. These tests validate the
response of the IUT to abnormal (as well as normal) conditions.
Compatibility Testing -- consists of testing the compatibility of one
Implementation Under Test (IUT) with another. This is performed
by connecting the IUT together within the test environment.
Compatibility testing is less extensive than validation testing.
This is because it is not normally possible to generate abnormal
test patterns or generate negative test cases with an
implementation that conforms to validation testing. However,
compatibility tests are better at testing the interoperability of
two implementations.
Interoperability Testing -- consists of testing the interoperability
of one Implementation Under Test (IUT) with another. This is
performed by connecting the IUT together within the test
environment.
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Interoperability testing is more extensive than compatibility
testing and less extensive than validation testing. Where
compatibility testing assumes that the IUT have passed validation
testing, interoperability testing makes no such assumption. In
addition, the test environment is expected to have more control
over the IUT in interoperability testing than in compatibility
testing. It may be possible to generate some message and command
or response sequences that would not normally by possible with an
IUT during compatibility testing.
The objectives of interoperability testing are often different
than compatibility testing. The object of compatibility testing
is to assure that an implementation that passes validation
testing is, in other respects not tested by validation testing,
compatible with other such implementations. The object of
interoperability testing is to show that there exist
implementations with which each of the IUT being tested can
indeed function.
Although they have different objectives, the test environment
configuration for interoperability testing is the same as that
for compatibility testing.
This document uses the test environment described in the SS7 Test
Specification [Q.780].
2.1. Test Configurations
This section details the Validation and Compatibility test
configurations used for testing M2PA for SS7 MTP Level 2 [Q.781]
conformance.
2.1.1. Validation Test Configuration
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___________________________________________________________________
| |
| TEST ENVIRONMENT |
| MTP Level 3 |
| Simulator |
| : |
| _________ ____:____ |
| | | M2PA Link | | |
| | PT |______________________________| IUT | |
| | | | | | |
| |_________| | SCTP |_________| |
| | Association |
| SP B ____|____ SP A |
| | | |
| | M2PA | |
| | Monitor | |
| |_________| |
| |
|___________________________________________________________________|
Figure 2.1.1-1. Validation Test Configuration
Figure 2.1.1-1 illustrates the Validation Test Configuration. The
Validation Test environment contains the following essential
components:
(1) Implementation Under Test (IUT) -- An implementation for
validation testing acting as "SP A".
(2) Protocol Tester (PT) -- A protocol testing device acting as "SP
B".
(3) MTP Level 3 Simulator -- A simulation device or function used
to issue commands and collect response to and from the SS7
MTP2-User Peer-to-Peer Adaptation Layer [M2PA11] implementation
at position "SP A".
(4) M2PA Monitor -- A device or function used to monitor, capture,
record and analyze the exchange of M2PA messages between the PT
and IUT across the IP network in SCTP associations.
(5) IP Network -- An intervening IP network used to form SCTP
associations between PT and IUT and to exchange messages.
(6) SCTP Associations -- An single SCTP connection formed between
the PT and IUT for the exchange of M2PA messages.
For this configuration, the interface between the Implementation
Under Test (IUT) and the MTP Level 3 Simulator is that described in
the SS7 Test Specification [Q.780]. This is the normal configuration
for SS7 MTP Level 2 testing [Q.781] with the exception that an M2PA
[M2PA11] signalling link has been interposed for an SS7 signalling
link [Q.703].
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All test cases in this document should be executed when performing
Validation testing.
2.1.2. Compatibility Test Configuration
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| |
| TEST ENVIRONMENT |
| |
| MTP Level 3 MTP Level 3 |
| Simulator Simulator |
| : : |
| ____:____ ____:____ |
| | | M2PA Link | | |
| | IUT |______________________________| IUT | |
| | | | | | |
| |_________| | SCTP |_________| |
| | Association |
| SP B ____|____ SP A |
| | | |
| | M2PA | |
| | Monitor | |
| |_________| |
| |
|___________________________________________________________________|
Figure 2.1.2-1. Compatibility Test Configuration
Figure 2.1.2-1 illustrates the Compatibility Test Configuration.
The Compatibility Test environment contains the following essential
components:
(1) Implementation Under Test (IUT) -- An implementation for
compatibility testing acting as "SP A".
(2) Implementation Under Test (IUT) -- An implementation for
compatibility testing acting as "SP B".
(3) MTP Level 3 Simulator -- A simulation device or function used
to issue commands and collect responses to and from the SS7
MTP2-User Peer-to-Peer Adaptation Layer [M2PA11] implementation
at position "SP A".
(4) MTP Level 3 Simulator -- A simulation device or function used
to issue commands and collect responses to and from the SS7
MTP2-User Peer-to-Peer Adaptation Layer [M2PA11] implementation
at position "SP B".
(5) M2PA Monitor -- A device or function used to monitor, capture,
record and analyze the exchange of M2PA messages between the
IUT across the IP network in SCTP associations.
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(6) IP Network -- An intervening IP network used to form SCTP
associations between IUT and to exchange messages.
(7) SCTP Associations -- A single SCTP connection formed between
IUT for the exchange of M2PA messages.
For this configuration, the interface between each Implementation
Under Test (IUT) and the MTP Level 3 Simulator is that described in
the SS7 Test Specifications [Q.780]. Tihs is the normal configuration
to SS7 MTP Level 2 testing [Q.781] with the exception that an M2PA
[M2PA11] signalling link has been interposed for an SS7 signalling
link [Q.703].
Only select test case apply to Compatibility testing in accordance
with the SS7 MTP Level 2 Test Specification [Q.781].
2.1.3. Interoperability Test Configuration
The interoperability test configuration closely resembles that for
compatibility testing as illustrated in Figure 2.1.2-1, above, with
the exception that the MTP Level 3 Simulator typically has more
capabilities for controlling the implementation during testing. For
example, the MTP Level 3 Simulator can in some instances be capable of
closely controlling the sequence of messages generated by the
implementation and may even be able to inject or withhold messages
during testing.
2.2. Testing Methodology
The normal methodology for testing SS7 MTP Level 2 [Q.781] is to
perform Validation testing on an IUT before performing Compatibility
testing. The tests presented in this document test functionality the
the M2PA MTP Level 2 state machines; however, they do not adequately
test the M2PA L2 to L3 interface.
To complete Validation and Compatibility testing of M2PA, the
Validation and Compatibility tests present in the SS7 MTP Level 3 Test
Specification [Q.782] SHOULD be performed with M2PA links in the test
environment to assure that the M2PA IUT has properly implemented the
L2 to L3 interface.
2.3. Recommended IUT Settings
The following settings are recommended[1] for use with both
Validation and Compatibility testing, in the absence of other
recommended values to be adopted by the PT and IUT.
2.3.1. Timer Values
It is recommended[1] that the timer values listed in Table 2.3.1-1
be configured at the IUT for the purposes of performing both
validation and compatibility tests.
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Table 2.3.1-1. Recommended[1] IUT Timer Values
Timer Value Units Notes
-------------------------------------------
T1 45 seconds
T2 5 seconds
T2l 20 seconds (not applicable)
T2h 100 seconds (not applicable)
T3 1 seconds
T4n 8 seconds
T4e 0.5 seconds
T5 0.1 seconds (not applicable)
T6 4 seconds
T7 1 seconds
T8 0.1 seconds (not applicable)
-------------------------------------------
2.3.2. Buffer Threshold Values
It is recommended that the buffer threshold values listed in Table
2.3.2-1 be configured at the IUT for the purpose of performing both
validation and compatibility tests.
Table 2.3.2-1. Recommended IUT Buffer Threshold Values
Threshold Value Units Notes
------------------------------------------------
N1 -- Octets (not applicable)
N2 127 Messages
2.3.3. MSU Length
It is illustrated that all normal User Data messages which are sent
have a payload length of 35 bytes. This, however, is not essential to
the correct performance of the tests and is an arbitrary choice. Use
of different valid MSU lengths should not have an affect on the
results.
2.3.4. Labeling of Messages and Primitives
The messages and primitives (requests and indications between M2PA
and MTP3) in the test cases that follow are labeled as listed in Table
2.3.4-1. All tests are labeled with "VAT:", "CPT:" or "IOT",
indicating that the test is applicable to Validation, Compatibility or
Interoperability forms of testing.
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Table 2.3.4-1. Labeling of Messages and Primitives
Label Link Status Message
-------------------------------------------------------------------
BUSY Busy
BUSY-ENDED Busy Ended
PROCESSOR-OUTAGE Processor Outage
PROCESSOR-RECOVERED Processor Recovered
OUT-OF-SERVICE Out of Service
READY Ready
PROVING-NORMAL Proving Normal
PROVING-EMERGENCY Proving Emergency
ALIGNMENT Alignment
Label User Data Message
-------------------------------------------------------------------
DATA (non-zero length)
DATA-ACK (zero-length)
Label Invalid Messages
-------------------------------------------------------------------
[INVALID-STATUS] (Link Status Message with an invalid status
value or an invalid length.)
[INVALID-CLASS] (M2PA Message with Invalid Message Class.)
[INVALID-TYPE] (M2PA Message with Invalid Message Type.)
Label Request Primitive
-------------------------------------------------------------------
:start AAL-START-request
:msu AAL-MESSAGE_FOR_TRANSMISSION-request
:clear buffers AAL-FLUSH_BUFFERS-request
:stop AAL-STOP-request
:set emergency AAL-EMERGENCY-request
:clear emergency AAL-EMERGENCY-CEASES-request
:set lpo MAAL-LOCAL_PROCESSOR_OUTAGE-request
:clear lpo MAAL-LOCAL_PROCESSOR_RECOVERED-request
:power on (form SCTP association)
:tx break (abort SCTP association)
:make cong discard (receive discard congestion)
:clear congestion (receive congestion abatement)
Label Indication Primitive
-------------------------------------------------------------------
!in service AAL-IN_SERVICE-indication
!msu AAL-RECEIVED_MESSAGE-indication
!out of service AAL-OUT_OF_SERVICE-indication
!rpo (remote processor outage indication)
!rpr (remote processor receovered indication)
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2.3.5. Labeling of Sequence Numbers
Messages containing significant sequence numbers have the sequence
numbered labeled in the test diagram. An example is illustrated
below.
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| |
| IOT: SP B SP A |
| VAT: PT IUT |
| |
| :msu |
| :msu |
| <-FFFFFF, 000000-- DATA [ 35 bytes] |
| BSN FSN |
| |
| DATA-ACK --FFFFFF, 000000-> |
| FSN BSN |
| |
| <-FFFFFF, 000001-- DATA [ 35 bytes] |
| BSN FSN |
| :set lpo |
| [ 35 bytes] DATA --000000, 000000-> |
| FSN BSN |
| |
| <----------------- PROCESSOR-OUTAGE |
| DATA-ACK --000000, 000001-> |
| FSN BSN |
| :clear buffers |
| :clear lpo |
| :msu |
| <-FFFFFF, 000001-- PROCESSOR-RECOVERED |
| BSN FSN |
| |
| READY --FFFFFF, 000001-> |
| FSN BSN |
| :msu |
| <-FFFFFF, 000002-- DATA [ 35 bytes] |
| BSN FSN |
| |
| DATA-ACK --FFFFFF, 000002-> |
| FSN BSN |
| |
|___________________________________________________________________|
Figure 2.3.5-0 illustrates the labeling of sequence numbers. The
Forward Sequence Number (FSN) is always labeled closest to the SP
originating the message. The Backward Sequence Number (BSN) is always
labeled closest to the SP receiving the message.
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Notes for Section 2
[1] IMPLEMENTATION NOTE:-- The values are recommended to facilitate
testing only, and do no represent a recommendation for
operational networks. Operational values must be determined
considering the needs of the operational network in which M2PA
must function.
3. Tests
The M2PA Validation ("VAT") and Compatibility ("CPT") tests cases
are detailed in the sections that follow. All tests cases that are
applicable to M2PA are applicable to Validation testing. Selected
test cases (marked as "CPT" in Table 3-1) are applicable to M2PA
Compatibility testing. Interoperability testing at an IETF
interoperability event may include some additional Validation tests in
Interoperability testing, depending on the capabilities of the MTP
Level 3 Simulator. These additional tests have been marked "IOT" in
Table 3-1.
Table 3-1. Test Case Applicability
No. Title VAT CPT IOT
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3.1.1 Initialization (Power-up) VAT CPT IOT
3.1.2 Timer T2 VAT CPT IOT
3.1.3 Timer T3 VAT - -
3.1.4 Timer T1 & Timer T4 (Normal) VAT - -
3.1.5 Normal alignment procedure VAT CPT IOT
3.1.6 Normal alignment procedure VAT - -
- correct procedure (Data)
3.1.7 Status "Alignment" received VAT - -
during normal proving period
3.1.8 Normal alignment with PO set VAT - IOT
3.1.9 Normal alignment with PO set (Data) VAT - IOT
3.1.10 Normal alignment with PO set and cleared VAT - IOT
3.1.11 Set RPO when "Aligned not ready" VAT - -
3.1.12 Status "Out of Service" received VAT - -
when "Aligned not ready"
3.1.13 Status "Alignment" received VAT - -
when "Aligned not ready"
3.1.14 Set and clear LPO VAT - IOT
when "Initial alignment"
3.1.15 Set and clear LPO VAT - -
when "Aligned ready"
3.1.16 Timer T1 in "Aligned not ready" state VAT - IOT
3.1.17 No status "Alignment" sent VAT - -
during normal proving period
3.1.18 Set and cease emergency VAT - -
prior to "start alignment"
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No. Title VAT CPT IOT
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3.1.19 Set emergency while in "not aligned" state VAT CPT IOT
3.1.20 Set emergency when "aligned" VAT - IOT
3.1.21 Both ends set emergency. VAT - IOT
3.1.22 Individual end sets emergency VAT - IOT
3.1.23 Set emergency during normal proving VAT - IOT
3.1.24 No status "Alignment" sent VAT - -
during emergency alignment
3.1.25 Deactivation during initial alignment VAT CPT IOT
3.1.26 Deactivation during aligned state VAT - -
3.1.27 Deactivation during aligned not ready VAT - IOT
3.1.28 Status "alignment" received VAT - -
during link in service
3.1.29 Status "out of service" received VAT CPT IOT
during link in service
3.1.30 Deactivation during LPO VAT - IOT
3.1.31 Deactivation during RPO VAT - IOT
3.1.32 Deactivation during the proving period VAT CPT IOT
3.1.33 Status "Alignment" received VAT - -
instead of status "Ready"
3.1.34 Status "Out of Service" received VAT - -
instead of status "Ready"
3.1.35 Status "Processor Outage" received VAT - IOT
instead of status "Ready"
3.2.1 Unexpected signal units/orders VAT - -
in "Out of service" state
3.2.2 Unexpected signal units/orders VAT - -
in "Not Aligned" state
3.2.3 Unexpected signal units/orders VAT - -
in "Aligned" state
3.2.4 Unexpected signal units/orders VAT - -
in "Proving" state
3.2.5 Unexpected signal units/orders VAT - -
in "Aligned Ready" state
3.2.6 Unexpected signal units/orders VAT - -
in "Aligned Not Ready" state
3.2.7 Unexpected signal units/orders VAT - -
in "In Service" state
3.2.8 Unexpected signal units/orders VAT - -
in "Processor Outage" state
3.3.1 Link aligned ready (Abort) VAT - -
3.3.2 Link aligned ready (Corrupt FIBs) - - -
3.3.3 Link aligned not ready (Abort) VAT - -
3.3.4 Link aligned not ready (Corrupt FIBs) - - -
3.3.5 Link in service (Abort) VAT CPT IOT
3.3.6 Link in service (Corrupt FIBs) - - -
3.3.7 Link in processor outage (Abort) VAT - IOT
3.3.8 Link in processor outage (Corrupt FIBs) - - -
3.4.1 Set and clear LPO while link in service VAT - IOT
3.4.2 RPO during LPO VAT - IOT
3.4.3 Clear LPO when "Both processor outage" VAT - IOT
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No. Title VAT CPT IOT
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3.5.1 More than 7 ones between MSU opening and - - -
closing flags
3.5.2 Greater than maximum signal unit length - - -
3.5.3 Below minimum signal unit length VAT - -
3.5.4 Reception of single and multiple - - -
flags between FISUs
3.5.5 Reception of single and multiple - - -
flags between MSUs
3.6.1 Error rate of 1 in 256 - - -
- Link remains in service
3.6.2 Error rate of 1 in 254 - - -
- Link out of service
3.6.3 Consecutive corrupt SUs - - -
3.6.4 Time controlled break of the link - - -
3.7.1 Error rate below the normal threshold - - -
3.7.2 Error rate at the normal threshold - - -
3.7.3 Error rate above the normal threshold - - -
3.7.4 Error rate at the emergency threshold - - -
3.8.1 Data transmission and reception VAT CPT IOT
3.8.2 Negative acknowledgments of an MSU - - -
3.8.3 Check RTB full VAT - -
3.8.4 Single invalid Ack VAT - -
3.8.5 Duplicated FSN VAT - -
3.8.6 Erroneous retransmission - Single MSU - - -
3.8.7 Erroneous retransmission - Multiple FISUs - - -
3.8.8 Single FISU with corrupt FIB VAT - -
3.8.9 In Service prior to RPO being set VAT - IOT
3.8.10 Abnormal BSN - single Data message VAT - -
3.8.11 Abnormal BSN - two consecutive messages VAT - -
3.8.12 Excessive delay of acknowledgments VAT - -
3.8.13 Level 3 Stop command VAT - IOT
3.9.1 MSU transmission and reception - - -
3.9.2 Priority control - - -
3.9.3 Forced retransmission with the value N1 - - -
3.9.4 Forced retransmission with the value N2 - - -
3.9.5 Forced retransmission cancel - - -
3.9.6 Reception of forced retransmission - - -
3.9.7 MSU transmission while RPO set - - -
3.9.8 Abnormal BSN - Single MSU - - -
3.9.9 Abnormal BSN - Two MSUs - - -
3.9.10 Unexpected FSN - - -
3.9.11 Excessive delay of acknowledgments - - -
3.9.12 FISU with FSN expected for MSU - - -
3.9.13 Level 3 Stop command - - -
3.10.1 Congestion abatement VAT - IOT
3.10.2 Timer T7 VAT - -
3.10.3 Timer T6 VAT - -
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3.1. Link State Control - Expected signal units/orders
3.1.1. Initialization (Power-up)
These tests check that the IUT enters the correct state upon
establishment of the SCTP association. Establishing the association
at both peers is the equivalent to the Q.703 "Power On". The correct
behavior is for both M2PA peers to send a status "Out of Service" and
enter the "Out of Service" state. These test are useful both for
Validation and Compatibility testing.
3.1.1.1. Forward Direction
The test is performed in the forward direction. The expected
sequence of events is illustrated in Figure 3.1.1-1.
Reference: Q.781/Test 1.1(a)
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| |
| CPT: IOT: SP B SP A |
| VAT: PT IUT |
| |
| :power on |
| OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| :power on |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| (Note) OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE (Note) |
| |
|___________________________________________________________________|
Figure 3.1.1-1. Initialization (Power-up)
Test Description:
(1) The test begins with both SP B and SP A in the "Power Off"
state.
(2) The "Power On" command is issued at SP B and then SP A.
(3) Check that SP A sends a status "Out of Service" message enters
and remains in the "Out of Service" state. (Note that SP A or
B may send additional status "Out of Service" messages.)
(4) Repeat the test in the opposite direction as shown below.
3.1.1.2. Reverse Direction
This is the test repeated in the opposite direction. The expected
sequence of events is illustrated in Figure 3.1.1-2.
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Reference: Q.781/Test 1.1(b)
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| CPT: IOT: SP B SP A |
| VAT: PT IUT |
| |
| :power on |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| :power on |
| OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE (Note) |
| (Note) OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| |
|___________________________________________________________________|
Figure 3.1.1-2. Initialization (Power-up)
Test Description:
(1) The test begins with both SP A and SP B in the "Power Off"
state.
(2) The "Power On" command is issued at SP A and then SP B.
(3) Check that SP A sends a status "Out of Service" message enters
and remains in the "Out of Service" state. (Note that SP A or
B may send additional status "Out of Service" messages.)
3.1.2. Timer T2
This test validates the T2 (Not Aligned) timer and procedure at the
IUT. This is the duration of time that the M2PA peer will wait to
receive a status "Alignment" message after sending a status
"Alignment" message.
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Reference: Q.781/Test 1.2
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| |
| CPT: IOT: SP B SP A |
| VAT: PT IUT |
| |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| :start |
| <----------------- ALIGNMENT |
| (Note) OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| <----------------- ALIGNMENT (Note) |
| ! |
| ! T2 5.0 <= T2 <= 150.0 |
| ! |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| !out of service(AERM) |
| |
|___________________________________________________________________|
Figure 3.1.2-1. Timer T2
Test Description:
(1) The test begins with both SP B and SP A in the "Out of Service"
state.
(2) The "Start" command is issued at SP A.
(3) Check that SP A sends a status "Alignment" message. (Note that
SP A may send additional status "Alignment" messages, and SP B
may send additional status "Out of Service" messages.)
(4) Check that SP A sends a status "Out of Service" and issues an
"Out of Service" indication to Level 3 with reason "Alignment
Not Possible".
(5) Check that T2 is between 5.0 seconds and 150.0 seconds in
duration.
(6) SP A should stay in the "Out of Service" state.
3.1.3. Timer T3
This test validates the T3 (Aligned) timer and procedure at the
IUT. This is the duration of time that the M2PA peer will wait to
receive a status "Proving Normal" or status "Proving Emergency"
message from the M2PA peer after sending status "Proving Normal" or
status "Proving Emergency". This test case is conditional on the IUT
being configured for proving. The expected sequence of events is
illustrated in Figure 3.1.3-1.
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Reference: Q.781/Test 1.3
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| |
| VAT: PT IUT |
| |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| :start |
| <----------------- ALIGNMENT |
| :start |
| ALIGNMENT -----------------> |
| <----------------- PROVING-NORMAL |
| ! |
| ! T3 1.0 <= T3 <= 1.5 |
| ! |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| !out of service(AERM) |
| |
|___________________________________________________________________|
Figure 3.1.3-1. Timer T3
Test Description:
(1) The test begins with both the PT and the IUT in the "Out of
Service" state and the IUT set to perform proving.
(2) The Level 3 "Start" command is issued at the IUT.
(3) Check that the IUT sends a status "Alignment" message.
(4) Send a status "Alignment" message to the IUT.
(5) Check that the IUT response with a status "Proving Normal"
message. (Note that the IUT may send additional status
"Proving Normal" messages.)
(6) Check that the link goes out of service for reason "Alignment
Not Possible".
(7) Check that T3 is between 1.0 seconds and 1.5 seconds in
duration.
3.1.4. Timer T1 & Timer T4 (Normal)
This test validates the T4(Normal) (Proving) and T1 (Aligned Ready)
timers and procedures at the IUT. T4 is the duration of time that the
M2PA peer will wait to complete proving. T1 is the duration that the
M2PA peer will wait to receive a status "Ready" or a status "Processor
Outage" message from the M2PA peer after sending a status "Ready" or
status "Processor Outage" message. This test case is condition the
IUT being configured to perform proving. The expected sequence of
events is illustrated in Figure 3.1.4-1.
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| |
| VAT: PT IUT |
| |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| :start |
| <----------------- ALIGNMENT |
| :start |
| ALIGNMENT -----------------> |
| <----------------- PROVING-NORMAL |
| PROVING-NORMAL -----------------> |
| ! |
| | T4(Pn) 7.5 <= T4 <= 9.5 |
| ! |
| <----------------- READY |
| <----------------- READY (Note) |
| ! |
| ! T1 40.0 <= T1 <- 50.0 |
| ! |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| !out of service(T1) |
| |
|___________________________________________________________________|
Figure 3.1.4-1. Timer T1 & Timer T4 (Normal)
Test Description:
(1) The test begins with both the PT and the IUT in the "Out of
Service" state and the IUT set to perform proving.
(2) The Level 3 "Start" command is issued at the IUT.
(3) Check that the IUT sends a status "Alignment" message.
(4) Send a status "Alignment" message to the IUT and exchange
status "Proving Normal" messages. (Note that the IUT or PT may
send additional status "Alignment" or status "Proving Normal"
messages.)
(5) Check that a status "Ready" message is received from the IUT
within time T4. (Note that the IUT may send additional status
"Ready" messages before sending status "Out of Service".)
(6) Check that T4 is between 7.5 seconds and 9.5 seconds in
duration.
(7) Check that a status "Out of Service" message is received from
the IUT within time T1 and that an "Out of Service" indication
is given to Level 3 at the IUT with reason "T1 Timeout".
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(8) Check that T1 is between 40.0 seconds and 50.0 seconds in
duration.
3.1.5. Normal alignment procedure
This test case validates the normal alignment procedure at the IUT.
This is a normal successful alignment procedure which results in the
link going to and staying in the "Ready" state.
3.1.5.1. Forward Direction with Proving
The test is performed in the forward direction with proving enabled
at the IUT. The expected sequence of events is illustrated in Figure
3.1.5-1.
Reference: Q.781/Test 1.5(a)
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| |
| CPT: IOT: SP B SP A |
| VAT: PT IUT |
| |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| :start |
| <----------------- ALIGNMENT |
| :start |
| ALIGNMENT -----------------> |
| <----------------- PROVING-NORMAL |
| PROVING-NORMAL -----------------> |
| <----------------- READY |
| READY -----------------> |
| !in service |
| |
|___________________________________________________________________|
Figure 3.1.5-1. Normal alignment procedure
Test Description:
(1) The test begins with the link "Out of Service" and SP A set to
perform proving.
(2) The Level 3 "Start" command is issued at SP A and SP B.
(3) Check that SP A sends the message sequence illustrated in
Figure 3.1.5-1. (Note that SP A or SP B may send additional
status "Proving Normal" messages.)
(4) Check that SP A sends a status "Ready" message and indicates
"In Service" to Level 3.
(5) Check that the link maintains the "In Service" state.
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3.1.5.2. Reverse Direction with Proving
This test is performed in the reverse direction with proving
enabled at the IUT.
The equivalent Q.781 test case is normally repeated with with
2-byte LSSUs instead of 1-byte LSSUs when testing Q.703 links. The
effect of sending 2-byte LSSUs is simulated by adding a "filler" to
the status message. The expected sequence of events is illustrated in
Figure 3.1.5-2.
Reference: Q.781/Test 1.5(b)
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| |
| CPT: SP B SP A |
| VAT: PT IUT |
| |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| :start |
| <----------------- ALIGNMENT |
| :start |
| ALIGNMENT -----------------> |
| <----------------- PROVING-NORMAL |
| PROVING-NORMAL -----------------> |
| <----------------- READY |
| READY -----------------> |
| !in service |
| |
|___________________________________________________________________|
Figure 3.1.5-2. Normal alignment procedure
Test Description:
(1) The test begins with the link "Out of Service" and SP A set to
perform proving.
(2) The Level 3 "Start" command is issued at SP A and SP B.
(3) Check that SP A sends the message sequence illustrated in
Figure 3.1.5-2. (Note that SP A or B may send additional
status "Alignment" or status "Proving Normal" messages.)
(4) Check that SP A sends a status "Ready" message and indicates
"In Service" to Level 3.
(5) Check that the link maintains the "In Service" state.
3.1.5.3. Forward Direction without Proving
This test is performed in the forward direction with proving
disabled at the IUT. This test is only applicable if the IUT supports
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suppression of the proving period. The expected sequence of events is
illustrated in Figure 3.1.5-3.
Reference: Q.781/Test 1.5(a)
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| |
| CPT: SP B SP A |
| VAT: PT IUT |
| |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| :start |
| <----------------- ALIGNMENT |
| :start |
| ALIGNMENT -----------------> |
| <----------------- READY |
| READY -----------------> |
| !in service |
| |
|___________________________________________________________________|
Figure 3.1.5-3. Normal alignment procedure (without proving)
Test Description:
(1) The test begins with the link "Out of Service" and SP A set to
not perform proving.
(2) The Level 3 "Start" command is issued at SP A and SP B.
(3) Check that SP A sends the message sequence illustrated in
Figure 3.1.5-3.
(4) Check that SP A sends a status "Ready" message and indicates
"In Service" to Level 3.
(5) Check that the link maintains the "In Service" state.
3.1.5.4. Reverse Direction without Proving
This test is performed in the reverse direction with proving
disabled at the IUT. This test is only applicable if the IUT supports
suppression of the proving period. The expected sequence of events is
illustrated in Figure 3.1.5-4.
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| |
| CPT: SP B SP A |
| VAT: PT IUT |
| |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| :start |
| <----------------- ALIGNMENT |
| :start |
| ALIGNMENT -----------------> |
| <----------------- READY |
| READY -----------------> |
| !in service |
| |
|___________________________________________________________________|
Figure 3.1.5-4. Normal alignment procedure (without proving)
Test Description:
(1) The test begins with the link "Out of Service" and SP A set to
not perform proving.
(2) The Level 3 "Start" command is issued at SP A and SP B.
(3) Check that SP A sends the message sequence illustrated in
Figure 3.1.5-4.
(4) Check that SP A sends a status "Ready" message and indicates
"In Service" to Level 3.
(5) Check that the link maintains the "In Service" state.
3.1.6. Normal alignment procedure - correct procedure (Data)
The test case validates the normal alignment procedure at the IUT
when a DATA message is used instead of a status "Ready" to complete
the alignment procedure.
3.1.6.1. Correct Procedure (Data) with Proving
This test is performed with the IUT set for proving. The expected
sequence of events is illustrated in Figure 3.1.6-1.
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| |
| VAT: PT IUT |
| |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| :start |
| <----------------- ALIGNMENT |
| :start |
| ALIGNMENT -----------------> |
| <----------------- PROVING-NORMAL |
| PROVING-NORMAL -----------------> |
| <----------------- READY |
| [ 35 bytes] DATA --000000, FFFFFF-> |
| <-000000, FFFFFF-- DATA-ACK |
| !in service |
| !msu |
| |
|___________________________________________________________________|
Figure 3.1.6-1. Normal alignment procedure (Data) with proving
Test Description:
(1) The test begins with the link "Out of Service" and the IUT set
to perform proving.
(2) The Level 3 "Start" command is issued at the IUT and the PT.
(3) Check that the IUT sends the message sequence illustrated in
Figure 3.1.6-1. (Note that the IUT may send additional status
"Out of Service," status "Alignment" or status "Proving Normal"
messages.)
(4) Check that the IUT sends a status "Ready" message and indicates
"In Service" to Level 3.
(5) Check that the IUT acknowledges the Data message with a "Data
Ack" message.
(6) The IUT should maintain the "In Service" state.
3.1.6.2. Correct Procedure (Data) without Proving
This test is performed with the IUT set to disable proving. This
test is only applicable if the IUT supports suppression of the proving
period. The expected sequence of events is illustrated in Figure
3.1.6-2.
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| |
| VAT: PT IUT |
| |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| :start |
| <----------------- ALIGNMENT |
| :start |
| ALIGNMENT -----------------> |
| <----------------- READY |
| [ 35 bytes] DATA --000000, FFFFFF-> |
| <-000000, FFFFFF-- DATA-ACK |
| !in service |
| !msu |
| |
|___________________________________________________________________|
Figure 3.1.6-2. Normal alignment procedure (Data) without proving
Test Description:
(1) The test begins with the link "Out of Service" and the IUT set
to not perform proving.
(2) The Level 3 "Start" command is issued at the IUT and the PT.
(3) Check that the IUT sends the message sequence illustrated in
Figure 3.1.6-2.
(4) Check that the IUT sends a status "Ready" message and indicates
"In Service" to Level 3.
(5) Check that the IUT acknowledges the Data message with a "Data
Ack" message.
(6) The IUT should maintain the "In Service" state.
3.1.7. Status "Alignment" received during normal proving period
This test case validates that the IUT restarts the alignment and
proving procedure when receiving a status "Alignment" message in the
"Proving" state. The expected sequence of events is illustrated in
Figure 3.1.7-1.
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| |
| VAT: PT IUT |
| |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| :start |
| <----------------- ALIGNMENT |
| <----------------- PROVING-NORMAL |
| ! |
| :start ! |
| ALIGNMENT -----------------> |
| <----------------- PROVING-NORMAL |
| ! |
| ! T4(Pn) 7.5 <= T4 <= 9.5 |
| ! |
| PROVING-NORMAL -----------------> |
| <----------------- READY |
| |
|___________________________________________________________________|
Figure 3.1.7-1. "Alignment" during normal proving
Test Description:
(1) The test begins with the link in the "Out of Service" state and
the IUT set to perform proving.
(2) Issue the Level 3 "Start" command at the IUT and the PT.
(3) When normal proving begins, wait for half the duration of T4
and then send the IUT a status "Alignment" message.
(4) Check that the IUT restarts the proving period and sends a
status "Ready" message T4 after the last status "Alignment"
message was sent to the IUT. (Note that the IUT may send
additional status "Out of Service," "Alignment" or "Proving
Normal" messages.)
(5) Check that T4(Pn) is between 7.5 seconds and 9.5 seconds in
duration.
3.1.8. Normal alignment with PO set
This case tests the normal alignment procedure where one M2PA peer
is experiencing a local processor outage before and during alignment.
The M2PA peers should still align and the link should go into service
at Level 3.
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3.1.8.1. Forward Direction with Proving
The test is performed in the forward direction. The expected
sequence of events is illustrated in Figure 3.1.8-1.
Reference: Q.781/Test 1.8(a)
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| IOT: SP B SP A |
| VAT: PT IUT |
| |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| :set lpo |
| :start |
| <----------------- ALIGNMENT |
| :start |
| ALIGNMENT -----------------> |
| <----------------- PROVING-NORMAL |
| PROVING-NORMAL -----------------> |
| <----------------- PROCESSOR-OUTAGE |
| READY -----------------> |
| !rpo |
| |
|___________________________________________________________________|
Figure 3.1.8-1. Normal alignment with PO set
Test Description:
(1) The test begins with the link in the "Out of Service" state and
SP A set to perform proving.
(2) Issue the Level 3 "Set Local Processor Outage" and "Start"
commands at SP A and the "Start" command at SP B.
(3) Check that SP A sends the message sequence illustrated in
Figure 3.1.8-1. (Note that SP A or B may send additional
status "Out of Service," "Alignment" or "Proving Normal"
messages.)
(4) Check that SP A sends status "Processor Outage" message.
(5) Check that the link maintains the "Processor Outage" state at
SP A.
3.1.8.2. Reverse Direction with Proving
This case is the same test in the reverse direction. The expected
sequence of events is illustrated in Figure 3.1.8-2.
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| |
| IOT: SP B SP A |
| VAT: PT IUT |
| |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| :set lpo |
| :start |
| :start |
| <----------------- ALIGNMENT |
| ALIGNMENT -----------------> |
| <----------------- PROVING-NORMAL |
| PROVING-NORMAL -----------------> |
| <----------------- READY |
| PROCESSOR-OUTAGE -----------------> |
| !rpo |
| |
|___________________________________________________________________|
Figure 3.1.8-2. Normal alignment with PO set
Test Description:
(1) The test begins with the link in the "Out of Service" state and
SP A set to perform proving.
(2) Issue the Level 3 "Local Processor Outage" and "Start" command
at SP B and the "Start" command at SP A.
(3) Check that SP A sends the message sequence illustrated in
Figure 3.1.8-2. (Note that SP A or B may send additional
status "Out of Service," "Alignment" or "Proving Normal"
messages.)
(4) Check that SP A sends status "Ready" message and indicates
"Remote Processor Outage" indication to Level 3.
(5) Check that the link maintains the "Processor Outage" state at
SP A.
3.1.8.3. Forward Direction without Proving
The test is performed in the forward direction with the IUT set to
not perform proving. This test is only applicable if the IUT supports
suppression of the proving period. The expected sequence of events is
illustrated in Figure 3.1.8-3.
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| |
| IOT: SP B SP A |
| VAT: PT IUT |
| |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| :set lpo |
| :start |
| <----------------- ALIGNMENT |
| :start |
| ALIGNMENT -----------------> |
| <----------------- PROCESSOR-OUTAGE |
| READY -----------------> |
| !rpo |
| |
|___________________________________________________________________|
Figure 3.1.8-3. Normal alignment with PO set
Test Description:
(1) The test begins with the link in the "Out of Service" state and
SP A set to not perform proving.
(2) Issue the Level 3 "Set Local Processor Outage" and "Start"
commands at SP A and the "Start" command at SP B.
(3) Check that SP A sends the message sequence illustrated in
Figure 3.1.8-3.
(4) Check that SP A sends status "Processor Outage" message.
(5) Check that the link maintains the "Processor Outage" state at
SP A.
3.1.8.4. Reverse Direction without Proving
This case is the same test in the reverse direction. with the IUT
set to not perform proving. This test is only applicable if the IUT
supports suppression of the proving period. The expected sequence of
events is illustrated in Figure 3.1.8-4.
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| |
| IOT: SP B SP A |
| VAT: PT IUT |
| |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| :set lpo |
| :start |
| :start |
| <----------------- ALIGNMENT |
| ALIGNMENT -----------------> |
| <----------------- READY |
| PROCESSOR-OUTAGE -----------------> |
| !rpo |
| |
|___________________________________________________________________|
Figure 3.1.8-4. Normal alignment with PO set
Test Description:
(1) The test begins with the link in the "Out of Service" state and
SP A set to not perform proving.
(2) Issue the Level 3 "Local Processor Outage" and "Start" command
at SP B and the "Start" command at SP A.
(3) Check that SP A sends the message sequence illustrated in
Figure 3.1.8-4.
(4) Check that SP A sends status "Ready" message and indicates
"Remote Processor Outage" indication to Level 3.
(5) Check that the link maintains the "Remote Processor Outage"
state at SP A.
3.1.9. Normal alignment with PO set (Data)
This test case validates the normal alignment procedure at the IUT
in the "Processor Outage" state when a Data message is used instead of
an "Ready" message to complete the alignment procedure.
3.1.9.1. Forward Direction with Proving
The test is performed in the forward direction. The expected
sequence of events is illustrated in Figure 3.1.9-1.
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| |
| IOT: SP B SP A |
| VAT: PT IUT |
| |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| :set lpo |
| :start |
| <----------------- ALIGNMENT |
| ALIGNMENT -----------------> |
| <----------------- PROVING-NORMAL |
| PROVING-NORMAL -----------------> |
| <----------------- PROCESSOR-OUTAGE |
| [ 35 bytes] DATA --000000, FFFFFF-> |
| |
|___________________________________________________________________|
Figure 3.1.9-1. Normal alignment with PO set (Data)
Test Description:
(1) The test begins with the link in the "Out of Service" state
with SP A set to perform proving.
(2) Issue the Level 3 "Set Local Processor Outage" and "Start"
commands at SP A.
(3) Check that SP A sends the message sequence illustrated in
Figure 3.1.9-1. (Note that SP A or B may send additional
status "Out of Service," "Alignment" or "Proving Normal"
messages.)
(4) Check that SP A sends status "Processor Outage" message and
send a Data message to SP A to complete the alignment
procedure.
(5) Check that SP A does not acknowledge the Data message.
(6) Check that SP A maintains the "Processor Outage" state.
3.1.9.2. Reverse Direction with Proving
This is the same test in the reverse direction. The expected
sequence of events is illustrated in Figure 3.1.9-2.
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| |
| IOT: SP B SP A |
| VAT: PT IUT |
| |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| :set lpo |
| :start |
| :start |
| <----------------- ALIGNMENT |
| ALIGNMENT -----------------> |
| <----------------- PROVING-NORMAL |
| :msu |
| PROVING-NORMAL -----------------> |
| <-FFFFFF, 000000-- DATA [ 35 bytes] |
| PROCESSOR-OUTAGE -----------------> |
| !rpo |
| |
|___________________________________________________________________|
Figure 3.1.9-2. Normal alignment with PO set (Data)
Test Description:
(1) The test begins with the link in the "Out of Service" state
with SP A set to perform proving.
(2) Issue the Level 3 "Set Local Processor Outage" and "Start"
commands at SP B and the "Start" command at SP A.
(3) Provide an MSU for transmission at SP A before the proving
period ends.
(4) Check that SP A sends the message sequence illustrated in
Figure 3.1.9-2. (Note that SP A or B may send additional
status "Out of Service," "Alignment" or "Proving Normal"
messages.)
(5) Check that SP A completes the proving process with the MSU and
indicates "Remote Processor Outage" to Level 3.
(6) Check that SP A maintains the "Processor Outage" state and does
not require acknowledgment of the Data message used to complete
alignment.
3.1.9.3. Forward Direction without Proving
The test is performed in the forward direction with the IUT set to
not perform proving. This test is only applicable if the IUT supports
suppression of the proving period. The expected sequence of events is
illustrated in Figure 3.1.9-3.
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| IOT: SP B SP A |
| VAT: PT IUT |
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| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| :set lpo |
| :start |
| <----------------- ALIGNMENT |
| ALIGNMENT -----------------> |
| <----------------- PROCESSOR-OUTAGE |
| [ 35 bytes] DATA --000000, FFFFFF-> |
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Figure 3.1.9-3. Normal alignment with PO set (Data)
Test Description:
(1) The test begins with the link in the "Out of Service" state
with SP A set to not perform proving.
(2) Issue the Level 3 "Set Local Processor Outage" and "Start"
commands at SP A.
(3) Check that SP A sends the message sequence illustrated in
Figure 3.1.9-3.
(4) Check that SP A sends status "Processor Outage" message and
send a Data message to SP A to complete the alignment
procedure.
(5) Check that SP A does not acknowledge the Data message.
(6) Check that SP A maintains the "Processor Outage" state.
3.1.9.4. Reverse Direction without Proving
This is the same test in the reverse direction with the IUT set to
not perform proving. This test is only applicable if the IUT supports
suppression of the proving period. The expected sequence of events is
illustrated in Figure 3.1.9-4.
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| IOT: SP B SP A |
| VAT: PT IUT |
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| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| :set lpo |
| :start |
| :start |
| <----------------- ALIGNMENT |
| ALIGNMENT -----------------> |
| :msu |
| <-FFFFFF, 000000-- DATA [ 35 bytes] |
| PROCESSOR-OUTAGE -----------------> |
| !rpo |
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Figure 3.1.9-4. Normal alignment with PO set (Data)
Test Description:
(1) The test begins with the link in the "Out of Service" state
with SP A set to not perform proving.
(2) Issue the Level 3 "Set Local Processor Outage" and "Start"
commands at SP B and the "Start" command at SP A.
(3) Provide an MSU for transmission at SP A before the proving
period ends.
(4) Check that SP A sends the message sequence illustrated in
Figure 3.1.9-4.
(5) Check that SP A completes the proving process with the MSU and
indicates "Remote Processor Outage" to Level 3.
(6) Check that SP A maintains the "Processor Outage" state and does
not require acknowledgment of the Data message used to complete
alignment.
3.1.10. Normal alignment with PO set and cleared
This case tests that if the local processor outage condition is set
and cleared before the alignment procedure starts that normal
alignment is performed and no status "Processor Outage" message is
sent to the M2PA peer.
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3.1.10.1. PO set and cleared with Proving
This test is performed with proving set at the IUT. The expected
sequence of events is illustrated in Figure 3.1.10-1.
Reference: Q.781/Test 1.10
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| IOT: SP B SP A |
| VAT: PT IUT |
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| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| :set lpo |
| :clear lpo |
| :start |
| <----------------- ALIGNMENT |
| :start |
| ALIGNMENT -----------------> |
| <----------------- PROVING-NORMAL |
| PROVING-NORMAL -----------------> |
| <----------------- READY |
| READY -----------------> |
| !in service |
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Figure 3.1.10-1. Normal alignment with PO set and cleared
Test Description:
(1) The test begins with the link in the "Out of Service" state
with SP A set to perform proving.
(2) Issue the Level 3 "Set Local Processor Outage," "Clear Local
Processor Outage" and "Start" commands at SP A and "Start"
command at SP B.
(3) Check that the sequence of events follows that illustrated in
Figure 3.1.10-1. (Note that SP A or B may send additional
status "Out of Service," "Alignment" or "Proving Normal"
messages.)
(4) Check that SP A completes the alignment procedure and sends the
status "Ready" message and indicates "In Service" to Level 3.
3.1.10.2. PO set and cleared without Proving
This test is performed with proving disabled at the IUT. This test
is only applicable if the IUT supports suppression of the proving
period. The expected sequence of events is illustrated in Figure
3.1.10-2.
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| IOT: SP B SP A |
| VAT: PT IUT |
| |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| :set lpo |
| :clear lpo |
| :start |
| <----------------- ALIGNMENT |
| :start |
| ALIGNMENT -----------------> |
| <----------------- READY |
| READY -----------------> |
| !in service |
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Figure 3.1.10-2. Normal alignment with PO set and cleared
Test Description:
(1) The test begins with the link in the "Out of Service" state
with SP A set to not perform proving.
(2) Issue the Level 3 "Set Local Processor Outage," "Clear Local
Processor Outage" and "Start" commands at SP A and "Start"
command at SP B.
(3) Check that the sequence of events follows that illustrated in
Figure 3.1.10-2.
(4) Check that SP A completes the alignment procedure and sends the
status "Ready" message and indicates "In Service" to Level 3.
3.1.11. Set RPO when "Aligned not ready"
This test case validates the behavior of the IUT when processor
outage condition is set at both the PT and the IUT.
3.1.11.1. Forward Direction with Proving
This test is performed in the forward direction with the IUT set to
perform proving. The expected sequence of events is illustrated in
Figure 3.1.11-1.
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| VAT: PT IUT |
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| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| :set lpo |
| :set lpo |
| :start |
| <----------------- ALIGNMENT |
| :start |
| ALIGNMENT -----------------> |
| <----------------- PROVING-NORMAL |
| PROVING-NORMAL -----------------> |
| <----------------- PROCESSOR-OUTAGE |
| PROCESSOR-OUTAGE -----------------> |
| !rpo |
| |
|___________________________________________________________________|
Figure 3.1.11-1. Set RPO when "Aligned Not Ready"
Test Description:
(1) The test begins with the link in the "Out of Service" state
with the IUT set to perform proving.
(2) Issue the Level 3 "Set Local Processor Outage" and "Start"
commands at the IUT and PT.
(3) Check that the alignment procedure follows the sequence of
events illustrated in Figure 3.1.11-1. (Note that the IUT may
send additional status "Out of Service," "Alignment" or
"Proving Normal" messages.)
(4) Check that the IUT sends status "Processor Outage" and
indicates "Remote Processor Outage" to Level 3.
3.1.11.2. Forward Direction without Proving
This test is performed in the forward direction with the IUT set to
not perform proving. This test is only applicable if the IUT supports
suppression of the proving period. The expected sequence of events is
illustrated in Figure 3.1.11-2.
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| VAT: PT IUT |
| |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| :set lpo |
| :set lpo |
| :start |
| <----------------- ALIGNMENT |
| :start |
| ALIGNMENT -----------------> |
| <----------------- PROVING-NORMAL |
| PROVING-NORMAL -----------------> |
| <----------------- PROCESSOR-OUTAGE |
| PROCESSOR-OUTAGE -----------------> |
| !rpo |
| |
|___________________________________________________________________|
Figure 3.1.11-2. Set RPO when "Aligned Not Ready"
Test Description:
(1) The test begins with the link in the "Out of Service" state
with the IUT set to not perform proving.
(2) Issue the Level 3 "Set Local Processor Outage" and "Start"
commands at the IUT and PT.
(3) Check that the alignment procedure follows the sequence of
events illustrated in Figure 3.1.11-2. (Note that the IUT may
send additional status "Out of Service," "Alignment" or
"Proving Normal" messages.)
(4) Check that the IUT sends status "Processor Outage" and
indicates "Remote Processor Outage" to Level 3.
3.1.12. Status "Out of Service" received when "Aligned not ready"
These test cases validate the behavior of the IUT when it receives
a status "Out of Service" message in the "Aligned Not Ready" state or
sends a Status "Out of Service" message when the M2PA peer is in the
"Aligned Not Ready" state.
3.1.12.1. Forward Direction with Proving
The test is performed in the forward direction with the IUT set to
perform proving. The expected sequence of events is illustrated in
Figure 3.1.12-1.
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| VAT: PT IUT |
| |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| :set lpo |
| :start |
| <----------------- ALIGNMENT |
| :start |
| ALIGNMENT -----------------> |
| <----------------- PROVING-NORMAL |
| PROVING-NORMAL -----------------> |
| <----------------- PROCESSOR-OUTAGE |
| :stop |
| OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| !out of service(SIOS) |
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|___________________________________________________________________|
Figure 3.1.12-1. "Out of Service" when "Aligned not ready"
Test Description:
(1) The test begins with the link in the "Out of Service" state
with the IUT set to perform proving.
(2) Issue the Level 3 "Set Local Processor Outage" and "Start"
commands at the IUT and the "Start" command at the PT.
(3) Check that the IUT follows the sequence of events illustrated
in Figure 3.1.12-1. (Note that the IUT may send additional
status "Out of Service," "Alignment" or "Proving Normal"
messages.)
(4) Check that the IUT sends a status "Processor Outage" message
when it completes the initial alignment procedure and issue a
Level 3 "Stop" command at the PT.
(5) Check that the IUT sends status "Out of Service" and indicates
"Out of Service" to Level 3 with the reason "Received SIOS".
3.1.12.2. Reverse Direction with Proving
The test is repeated in the reverse direction with the IUT set to
perform proving. The expected sequence of events is illustrated in
Figure 3.1.12-2.
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| VAT: PT IUT |
| |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| :set lpo |
| :start |
| :start |
| <----------------- ALIGNMENT |
| :start |
| ALIGNMENT -----------------> |
| <----------------- PROVING-NORMAL |
| PROVING-NORMAL -----------------> |
| <----------------- READY |
| :stop |
| READY -----------------> |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| |
|___________________________________________________________________|
Figure 3.1.12-2. "Out of Service" when "Aligned not ready"
Test Description:
(1) The test begins with the link in the "Out of Service" state
with the IUT set to perform proving.
(2) Issue the Level 3 "Start" command at the IUT and the PT.
(3) Check that the sequence of events follows those illustrated in
Figure 3.1.12-2. (Note that the IUT may send additional status
"Out of Service," "Alignment" or "Proving Normal" messages.)
(4) When the IUT goes to the "In Service" state, issue the Level 3
"Stop" command at the IUT.
(5) Check that the IUT sends the status "Out of Service" message.
3.1.12.3. Forward Direction without Proving
The test is performed in the forward direction with the IUT set to
disable proving. This test is only applicable if the IUT supports
suppression of the proving period. The expected sequence of events is
illustrated in Figure 3.1.12-3.
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| VAT: PT IUT |
| |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| :set lpo |
| :start |
| <----------------- ALIGNMENT |
| :start |
| ALIGNMENT -----------------> |
| <----------------- PROCESSOR-OUTAGE |
| :stop |
| OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| !out of service(SIOS) |
| |
|___________________________________________________________________|
Figure 3.1.12-3. "Out of Service" when "Aligned not ready"
Test Description:
(1) The test begins with the link in the "Out of Service" state
with the IUT set to not perform proving.
(2) Issue the Level 3 "Set Local Processor Outage" and "Start"
commands at the IUT and the "Start" command at the PT.
(3) Check that the IUT follows the sequence of events illustrated
in Figure 3.1.12-3.
(4) Check that the IUT sends a status "Processor Outage" message
when it completes the initial alignment procedure and issue a
Level 3 "Stop" command at the PT.
(5) Check that the IUT sends status "Out of Service" and indicates
"Out of Service" to Level 3 with the reason "Received SIOS".
3.1.12.4. Reverse Direction without Proving
The test is repeated in the reverse direction with the IUT set to
disable proving. This test is only applicable if the IUT supports
suppression of the proving period. The expected sequence of events is
illustrated in Figure 3.1.12-4.
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| VAT: PT IUT |
| |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| :set lpo |
| :start |
| :start |
| <----------------- ALIGNMENT |
| :start |
| ALIGNMENT -----------------> |
| <----------------- READY |
| :stop |
| READY -----------------> |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| |
|___________________________________________________________________|
Figure 3.1.12-4. "Out of Service" when "Aligned not ready"
Test Description:
(1) The test begins with the link in the "Out of Service" state
with the IUT set to not perform proving.
(2) Issue the Level 3 "Start" command at the IUT and the PT.
(3) Check that the sequence of events follows those illustrated in
Figure 3.1.12-4.
(4) When the IUT goes to the "In Service" state, issue the Level 3
"Stop" command at the IUT.
(5) Check that the IUT sends the status "Out of Service" message.
3.1.13. Status "Alignment" received when "Aligned not ready"
This test case validates the behavior of the IUT when it receives a
status "Alignment" message in the "Aligned Not Ready" state.
3.1.13.1. Forward Direction with Proving
This test is performed with the IUT set to perform proving. The
expected sequence of events is illustrated in Figure 3.1.13-1.
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| VAT: PT IUT |
| |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| :set lpo |
| :start |
| <----------------- ALIGNMENT |
| :start |
| ALIGNMENT -----------------> |
| <----------------- PROVING-NORMAL |
| PROVING-NORMAL -----------------> |
| <----------------- PROCESSOR-OUTAGE |
| ALIGNMENT -----------------> |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| !out of service(SIO) |
| OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| |
|___________________________________________________________________|
Figure 3.1.13-1. "Alignment" when "Aligned not ready"
Test Description:
(1) The test begins with the link in the "Out of Service" state
with the IUT set to perform proving.
(2) Issue the Level 3 "Set Local Processor Outage" and "Start"
commands at the IUT and "Start" command at the PT.
(3) Check that the sequence of events follows the normal alignment
procedure illustrated in Figure 3.1.13-1. (Note that the IUT
may send additional status "Out of Service," "Alignment" or
"Proving Normal" messages.)
(4) When the IUT sends the status "Processor Outage" message, send
a status "Alignment" message to the IUT.
(5) Check that the IUT sends the status "Out of Service" message
and indicates "Out of Service" to Level 3 with reason "Received
SIO".
3.1.13.2. Forward Direction without Proving
This test is performed with the IUT set to disable proving. This
test is only applicable if the IUT supports suppression of the proving
period. The expected sequence of events is illustrated in Figure
3.1.13-2.
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| VAT: PT IUT |
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| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| :set lpo |
| :start |
| <----------------- ALIGNMENT |
| :start |
| ALIGNMENT -----------------> |
| <----------------- PROCESSOR-OUTAGE |
| ALIGNMENT -----------------> |
| <----------------- OUT-OF-SERVICE |
| !out of service(SIO) |
| OUT-OF-SERVICE -----------------> |
| |
|___________________________________________________________________|
Figure 3.1.13-2. "Alignment" when "Aligned not ready"
Test Description:
(1) The test begins wi |
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