A generic integrated maintenance interface for network elements

A generic integrated maintenance interface for network elements

A generic interface specification that could be used as a common definition for maintenance functions is described. The process of developing the generic interface specification is presented, including the definition of supported functions, the description of the protocol and language used, and the...

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Published in:IEEE journal on selected areas in communications Vol. 6; no. 4; pp. 669 - 676
Main Authors: Bayer, J.A., Granfors, D.J., Lewis, R.T.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: New York, NY IEEE 01-05-1988
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Communication system signaling
Costs
Environmental economics
Exact sciences and technology
Humans
Intelligent networks
Multiplexing equipment
Operation, maintenance, reliability
Programming
Protocols
Standardization
Systems, networks and services of telecommunications
Telecommunications
Telecommunications and information theory
Timing
Operating mode
Maintenance
Computer language
Interface
Transmission protocol
Telecommunication network
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Summary:A generic interface specification that could be used as a common definition for maintenance functions is described. The process of developing the generic interface specification is presented, including the definition of supported functions, the description of the protocol and language used, and the detailed enumeration of the message specifications to support these functions. Generic interfaces can provide economic advantages in software development, training, and opportunities for simplification of human interfaces for remote interaction with the intelligent network element. The specific case examined is the set of messages that have been developed for system maintenance of network elements including digital loop carrier, digital terminal and cross-connect equipment, digital multiplexing and line-terminating equipment, digital switching equipment, common-channel signaling systems, supervisory systems, environmental monitors, and network timing elements.< >
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ISSN:0733-8716
1558-0008
DOI:10.1109/49.1938