Protocol

MTP Level 3

MTP3

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SS7 network layer providing routing labels (DPC/OPC/SLS), linkset/route management, and discrimination to user parts. It carries ISUP, SCCP, and other UP traffic across the signaling network. Changeover/changeback and transfer-prohibited procedures keep routes available when links fail.

Domains

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ss7routingdpcopc

Sources

  • ITU-T Q.704 (MTP3)

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