Summary

This Recommendation specifies the Q3 interface between an ATM switch with enhanced functionality and the Telecommunications Management Network (TMN). The interface specified is that between TMN Network Elements or Q-Adapters which interface to TMN Operations Systems (OSs) without mediation and between OSs and Mediation Devices, as defined in ITU‑T Recommendation M.3010.

The scope of this Recommendation includes the management of switched VPs as defined in ITU‑T Recommendations Q.2766.1 and Q.2934 and of soft PVCs as defined in ITU‑T Recommendation Q.2767.1.