ITU-T G.7718 PDF

This Recommendation addresses the management aspects of the ASON control plane and the interactions between the management plane and the ASON control plane. This Recommendation follows the TMN principles specified in [ITU-T M.3010] and the ASON architecture principles specified in [ITU-T G.8080]. Included are:

1) identification of reference points and interfaces between the management plane and the control plane;

2) a description of the larger context of ASON network and service management;

3) requirements for the:

• use of ASON constructs, e.g., routing areas, SNPP links, etc.;

• management of calls and connections;

• configuration, fault, performance, accounting and security management for ASON.