RFC 3202 (rfc3202) - Page 1 of 64

Definitions of Managed Objects for Frame Relay Service Level Definitions

Network Working Group                                     R. Steinberger
Request for Comments: 3202                             Paradyne Networks
Category: Standards Track                                    O. Nicklass
                                            RAD Data Communications Ltd.
                                                            January 2002


                     Definitions of Managed Objects
               for Frame Relay Service Level Definitions

Status of this Memo

   This document specifies an Internet standards track protocol for the
   Internet community, and requests discussion and suggestions for
   improvements.  Please refer to the current edition of the "Internet
   Official Protocol Standards" (STD 1) for the standardization state
   and status of this protocol.  Distribution of this memo is unlimited.

Copyright Notice

   Copyright (C) The Internet Society (2002).  All Rights Reserved.

Abstract

   This memo defines an extension of the Management Information Base
   (MIB) for use with network management protocols in TCP/IP-based
   internets.  In particular, it defines objects for managing the Frame
   Relay Service Level Definitions.

Table of Contents

   1. The SNMP Management Framework ...............................    2
   2. Conventions .................................................    3
   3. Overview ....................................................    3
   3.1. Frame Relay Service Level Definitions .....................    4
   3.2. Terminology ...............................................    5
   3.3. Network Model .............................................    5
   3.4. Reference Points ..........................................    6
   3.5. Measurement Methodology ...................................    8
   3.6. Theory of Operation .......................................    9
   3.6.1. Capabilities Discovery ..................................    9
   3.6.2. Determining Reference Points for Row Creation ...........   10
   3.6.2.1. Graphical Examples of Reference Points ................   11
   3.6.2.1.1. Edge-to-Edge Interface Reference Point Example ......   12
   3.6.2.1.2. Edge-to-Edge Egress Queue Reference Point Example ...   13
   3.6.2.1.3. End-to-End Using Reference Point Example ............   14
   3.6.3. Creation Process ........................................   15
   3.6.4. Destruction Process .....................................   15



Steinberger & Nicklass      Standards Track