RFC 5728
The SatLabs Group DVB-RCS MIB
Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) S. Combes Request for Comments: 5728 P. Amundsen Category: Informational M. Lambert ISSN: 2070-1721 H. Lexow SatLabs Group March 2010 The SatLabs Group DVB-RCS MIBAbstract
This document describes the MIB module for the Digital Video Broadcasting Return Channel via Satellite system (DVB-RCS), as defined by the SatLabs Group. It defines a set of MIB objects to characterize the behavior and performance of network-layer entities deploying DVB-RCS. Status of This Memo This document is not an Internet Standards Track specification; it is published for informational purposes. This document is a product of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). It represents the consensus of the IETF community. It has received public review and has been approved for publication by the Internet Engineering Steering Group (IESG). Not all documents approved by the IESG are a candidate for any level of Internet Standard; see Section 2 of RFC 5741. Information about the current status of this document, any errata, and how to provide feedback on it may be obtained at http://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc5728. Copyright Notice Copyright (c) 2010 IETF Trust and the persons identified as the document authors. All rights reserved. This document is subject to BCP 78 and the IETF Trust's Legal Provisions Relating to IETF Documents (http://trustee.ietf.org/license-info) in effect on the date of publication of this document. Please review these documents carefully, as they describe your rights and restrictions with respect to this document. Code Components extracted from this document must include Simplified BSD License text as described in Section 4.e of the Trust Legal Provisions and are provided without warranty as described in the Simplified BSD License.
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1. Introduction ....................................................4 2. Conventions Used in This Document ...............................5 2.1. Abbreviations ..............................................6 2.2. Glossary ...................................................8 2.2.1. Star DVB-RCS Network ................................8 2.2.2. Mesh DVB-RCS Network ................................8 2.2.3. Transparent DVB-RCS Network .........................8 2.2.4. Regenerative DVB-RCS Network ........................8 2.2.5. DVB-RCS MAC Layer ...................................9 2.2.6. DVB-RCS TDM .........................................9 2.2.7. DVB-RCS TDMA ........................................9 2.2.8. IDU .................................................9 2.2.9. ODU .................................................9 2.2.10. RCST ...............................................9 2.2.11. NCC ................................................9 2.2.12. Configuration File ................................10 2.2.13. Log File ..........................................10 2.2.14. Installation Log File .............................10 2.2.15. Antenna Alignment .................................10 2.2.16. CW Frequency ......................................10 2.2.17. Request Class .....................................10 2.2.18. Channel ID ........................................10 2.2.19. ATM Profile .......................................10 2.2.20. MPEG Profile ......................................11 2.2.21. PID Pool ..........................................11 2.2.22. Capacity Categories ...............................11 2.2.23. Start Transponder .................................12 2.2.24. DVB-S .............................................12 2.2.25. DVB-S2 and CCM/VCM/ACM ............................12 2.2.26. Interactive Network ...............................13
3. MIB Module Overview ............................................13 3.1. Textual Conventions .......................................13 3.2. Structure of the MIB ......................................14 3.3. Relationship to the Interfaces MIB Module .................15 3.4. MIB Groups Description ....................................18 3.4.1. dvbRcsRcstSystem ...................................18 3.4.2. dvbRcsRcstNetwork ..................................19 3.4.3. dvbRcsRcstInstall ..................................19 3.4.4. dvbRcsRcstQos ......................................19 3.4.5. dvbRcsRcstControl ..................................20 3.4.6. dvbRcsRcstState ....................................20 3.4.7. dvbRcsFwdLink (dvbRcsFwdConfig and dvbRcsFwdStatus groups) ............................20 3.4.8. dvbRcsRtnLink (dvbRcsRtnConfig and dvbRcsRtnStatus groups) ............................20 4. Definitions ....................................................21 5. Security Considerations ........................................91 6. IANA Considerations ............................................92 7. Acknowledgments ................................................92 8. References .....................................................93 8.1. Normative References ......................................93 8.2. Informative References ....................................94
1. Introduction
The SatLabs Group [SATLABS] is an international non-profit EEIG (European Economic Interest Grouping) committed to large-scale adoption and deployment of the Digital Video Broadcasting Return Channel via Satellite (DVB-RCS) standard [ETSI-RCS]. SatLabs members are service providers, satellite operators, system integrators, terminal manufacturers, and technology providers with an interest in DVB-RCS. Since its creation in 2001, the main goal of the SatLabs Group has been to achieve interoperability between DVB-RCS terminals and systems. Therefore, the Group has defined the SatLabs Qualification Program, which provides an independent certification process for DVB- RCS terminals based on System Recommendations defined by SatLabs. To enhance product interoperability, beyond the physical-layer and MAC- layer mechanisms defined in the DVB-RCS standard, SatLabs has expanded its Recommendations in the field of DVB-RCS terminal management [SATLABS]. As part of this effort, SatLabs has specified a common Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Management Information Base (MIB) for DVB-RCS terminals, which is defined in this document. A DVB-RCS terminal is denoted as a Return Channel Satellite Terminal (RCST) in the remainder of this document. This consists of an Indoor Unit (IDU) and an Outdoor Unit (ODU) connected through an Inter- Facility Link (IFL), usually a coaxial L-band interface. On the user side, the IDU is connected to the user network through a Local Area Network (LAN) interface (usually Ethernet). On the network side, the ODU is connected via a satellite link (the air interface). The SatLabs Group DVB-RCS MIB is implemented in the IDU of an RCST. RCST management can be performed either through the LAN interface (local management) or through the air interface (remote management from the Network Control Center, NCC). RCST and NCC elements are shown on Figure 1.
+------------+ | IP | | End Host | +-----+------+ | - - - - - - - -|- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - | | LAN interface | | | +------+--------+ | | Indoor Unit | | | (IDU) | | +------+--------+ | | | Inter Facility Link (IFL) | | | +-----+---------+ | | Outdoor Unit | | | (ODU) | | +------+--------+ | | | | Air interface | - - - - - - - |- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - RCST | | +----------------+ +------->| Network Control| | Center (NCC) | +----------------+ Figure 1: RCST Architecture2. Conventions Used in This Document
This memo defines a portion of the Management Information Base (MIB) for use with network management protocols in the Internet community. For a detailed overview of the documents that describe the current Internet-Standard Management Framework, please refer to section 7 of RFC 3410 [RFC3410]. Managed objects are accessed via a virtual information store, termed the Management Information Base or MIB. MIB objects are generally accessed through the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Objects in the MIB are defined using the mechanisms defined in the Structure of Management Information (SMI). This memo specifies a MIB module that is compliant to the SMIv2, which is described in STD 58, RFC 2578 [RFC2578], STD 58, RFC 2579 [RFC2579] and STD 58, RFC 2580 [RFC2580].
The key words "MUST", "MUST NOT", "REQUIRED", "SHALL", "SHALL NOT", "SHOULD", "SHOULD NOT", "RECOMMENDED", "MAY", and "OPTIONAL" in this document are to be interpreted as described in BCP 14, RFC 2119 [RFC2119].2.1. Abbreviations
AAL5 ATM Adaptation Layer Type 5 ACM Adaptive Coding and Modulation ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode AVBDC Absolute Volume-Based Dynamic Capacity BER Bit Error Rate BUC Block Up-Converter CCM Constant Coding and Modulation CNR Carrier to Noise Ratio CRA Continuous Rate Assignment CSC Common Signaling Channel CW Continuous Wave (carrier frequency) dBi deciBel (isotropic) dBm deciBel (with respect to 1 mW) DC Direct Current DSCP Diffserv Code Point DVB Digital Video Broadcasting EIRP Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute FEC Forward Error Correction FTP File Transfer Protocol GS Generic Stream
GSE Generic Stream Encapsulation IDU Indoor Unit IFL Inter-Facility Link LNB Low Noise Block LO Local Oscillator MAC Medium Access Control MIB Management Information Base MPEG Motion Pictures Expert Group MPE Multi-Protocol Encapsulation NCC Network Control Centre OAM Operations and Management ODU Outdoor Unit PHB Per-Hop Behavior PEP Performance Enhancing Proxy PID Packet IDentifier (MPEG, used as Elementary Stream Identifier) QoS Quality of Service RBDC Rate-Based Dynamic Capacity RC Request Class RCS Return Channel via Satellite RCST Return Channel via Satellite Terminal (DVB-RCS Terminal) Rx Receive SDU Service Data Unit SSPA Solid State Power Amplifier TDM Time-Division Multiplex
TDMA Time-Division Multiple Access TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol TS Transport Stream (as defined by MPEG) Tx Transmit VBDC Volume-Based Dynamic Capacity VCI Virtual Channel Identifier (ATM) VPI Virtual Path Identifier (ATM) Vpp Volts peak-to-peak2.2. Glossary
The terms in this document are derived either from DVB-RCS standard specifications [ETSI-RCS] or from SatLabs System Recommendations [SATLABS].2.2.1. Star DVB-RCS Network
This denotes a hub-and-spoke configuration where all communications pass through a central hub, which usually also includes the NCC. Peer-to-peer communication between RCSTs is possible through a double satellite hop (this traffic has to pass through the hub).2.2.2. Mesh DVB-RCS Network
This denotes a mesh configuration that supports peer-to-peer communications in a single satellite hop directly between RCSTs.2.2.3. Transparent DVB-RCS Network
This denotes a network using transparent satellite transponders. Star or mesh network configurations can be supported. In the case of a mesh configuration, RCSTs need to incorporate a TDMA receiver in addition to the TDM receiver.2.2.4. Regenerative DVB-RCS Network
This denotes a network that uses regenerative satellite transponders, i.e. includes some On-Board Processing functionality, which allows demodulation and decoding of the uplink TDMA signals and re-multiplex of the traffic into TDM signals on the downlink. Star or mesh network configurations can be supported.
2.2.5. DVB-RCS MAC Layer
The DVB-RCS MAC layer represents the air interface of an RCST, as specified in [ETSI-RCS]. The interface is bi-directional and supports IP traffic over hub-spoke (star) and mesh satellite network topologies.2.2.6. DVB-RCS TDM
The DVB-RCS TDM corresponds to the forward link of a DVB-RCS transparent system or the downlink of a DVB-RCS regenerative system. It is based on either the DVB-S or DVB-S2 standard, specified in [ETSI-DVBS] and [ETSI-DVBS2] respectively. In the DVB-RCS context, this interface is uni- or bi-directional, as it may also be used for a return channel dedicated to a single terminal.2.2.7. DVB-RCS TDMA
The DVB-RCS TDMA corresponds to the return or mesh link of an RCS transparent system or the uplink of an RCS regenerative system. It is specified in [ETSI-RCS]. In the context of star transparent and mesh regenerative DVB-RCS systems, this interface is uni-directional. In the context of mesh transparent DVB-RCS systems, this interface is bi-directional.2.2.8. IDU
This is the indoor part of the RCST (including at least the power supply, and usually also the modem and networking functions).2.2.9. ODU
This is the outdoor part of the RCST (including at least the aerial, and usually also the LNB and BUC).2.2.10. RCST
This is the Satellite Terminal, installed on the customer premises. It is composed of the IDU and ODU.2.2.11. NCC
The NCC provides Control and Monitoring Functions. It generates control and timing signals for the operation of the DVB-RCS Network.
2.2.12. Configuration File
The configuration file is an XML-formatted file, storing configuration parameters for the RCST and their values.2.2.13. Log File
The log file is stored at the RCST. This is used to log particular events that occur on the RCST side.2.2.14. Installation Log File
The installation log file is stored at the RCST. This logs particular events that occur on the RCST side and are related to RCST installation phase.2.2.15. Antenna Alignment
This is the process to align the RCST antenna, part of the ODU, in order to enable bi-directional communication (uplink, downlink) with the satellite network.2.2.16. CW Frequency
The CW frequency is the frequency of a Continuous Wave signal. It is a narrowband carrier transmitted for the duration of measurements during the installation of an RCST.2.2.17. Request Class
A Request Class (RC) is a representation of a Per-Hop Behavior (PHB) at the MAC layer. It defines a behavior of the MAC layer for a given aggregation of traffic. This behavior includes a combination of Capacity Categories associated to the RC and a priority with respect to the other RCs supported by an RCST.2.2.18. Channel ID
Each Request Class is identified by a unique Channel_ID in the communication between the RCST and the NCC.2.2.19. ATM Profile
The ATM profile is one of the two profiles for traffic burst format on a DVB-RCS TDMA. It is based on one or more concatenated ATM cells, each of length 53 bytes, plus an optional prefix.
2.2.20. MPEG Profile
The MPEG profile is one of the two profiles for traffic burst format on the DVB-RCS TDMA. It is based on a number of concatenated MPEG2-TS packets, each of length 188 bytes.2.2.21. PID Pool
For the MPEG profile, several RCs may be mapped within a pool of several PIDs to allow cross-RC Section Packing [ETSI-DAT]. Section Packing can be used on all PIDs and higher priority traffic can always preempt lower priority streams. This reduces the need for padding.2.2.22. Capacity Categories
The TDMA timeslot allocation process for the DVB-RCS uplink supports several Capacity Categories. The Capacity Categories CRA, RBDC, and A/VBDC, when authorized for an RC, have to be configured from the NCC. Their configuration parameters are used to inform the RCST of the configuration of each category at the NCC side and thus help in Capacity Requests computation. The categories are treated independently for each RC. A SatLabs optional feature is defined that allows their configuration at the RCST level in addition to configuration per RC. This feature is denoted RCST_PARA.2.2.22.1. Continuous Rate Assignment (CRA)
CRA is a rate capacity that is provided in full in a continuous manner to the RCST while required.2.2.22.2. Rate-Based Dynamic Capacity (RBDC)
RBDC is a rate capacity that is requested dynamically by an RCST. RBDC is provided in response to explicit requests from the RCST to the NCC, such requests being absolute (i.e., corresponding to the full rate currently being requested). Each request overrides all previous RBDC requests from the same RCST and is subject to a maximum rate limit.
2.2.22.3. Volume-Based Dynamic Capacity (VBDC)
VBDC is a volume capacity that is requested dynamically by an RCST. VBDC is provided in response to explicit requests from the RCST to the NCC, such requests being cumulative (i.e., each request adds to all previous requests from the same RCST).2.2.22.4. Absolute Volume-Based Dynamic Capacity (AVBDC)
AVBDC is a volume capacity that is requested dynamically by an RCST. This capacity is provided in response to explicit requests from the RCST to the NCC, such requests being absolute (i.e., this request replaces the previous ones from the same RCST). The combination of AVBDC and VBDC is seen as a single Capacity Category, denoted A/VBDC.2.2.22.5. Population ID
This defines a group of RCSTs within a network.2.2.23. Start Transponder
This is the satellite transponder on which the communication is initiated from an RCST point of view when in the installation mode. The parameters corresponding to this transponder (satellite orbital position, frequency, etc.) are stored at the RCST as power-up configuration data.2.2.24. DVB-S
DVB-S is the Digital Video Broadcast over Satellite [ETSI-DVBS]. It is a framework and set of associated standards published by ETSI for the transmission of video, audio, and data, using the ISO MPEG-2 standard [ISO-MPEG], over satellite links.2.2.25. DVB-S2 and CCM/VCM/ACM
DVB-S2 is the Second Generation of the Digital Video Broadcast for Satellite applications standard [ETSI-DVBS2]. It is a framework and set of associated standards published by ETSI for the transmission of video, audio, and data. BBFRAME: The main framing unit of the DVB-S2 protocol stack. CCM: In CCM transmission mode, the forward link uses a constant set of transmission parameters (FEC coding rate and modulation scheme) for all receivers.
VCM: In VCM transmission mode, the forward link uses transmission
parameters that are variable on a BBFRAME-by-BBFRAME but fixed
on a Receiver basis, according to fixed link and propagation
conditions for each Receiver.
ACM: In ACM transmission mode, the forward link uses transmission
parameters that are dynamically adjusted on a BBFRAME-by-BBFRAME
and Receiver-per-Receiver basis, according to actual link and
propagation conditions. In order to implement ACM, feedback
from each Receiver has to be provided by DVB-RCS return channel.
2.2.26. Interactive Network
This is another name for a DVB-RCS-based satellite network.
3. MIB Module Overview
This MIB module provides a set of objects required for the management
of a SatLabs-compliant RCST. The specification is derived from the
parameters and protocols described in [SATLABS].
The MIB module in this document uses the following OBJECT IDENTIFIER
values, as already assigned by IANA under the smi-numbers registry
[IANA]:
+------------+---------------------------+
| Descriptor | OBJECT IDENTIFIER value |
+------------+---------------------------+
|dvbRcsMib |{ mib-2 transmission 239 } |
+------------+---------------------------+
Table 1: Object Identifiers for the MIB
These values have been assigned for this MIB under the
'mib-2.transmission' subtree.
3.1. Textual Conventions
This MIB module defines new textual conventions for RCST indications
of SatLabs-defined capabilities, including profiles, options, and
optional features.
DvbRcsSystemSatLabsProfileMap represents the SatLabs profiles
supported as defined in [SATLABS].
DvbRcsSystemSatLabsOptionMap represents the SatLabs options supported
as defined in [SATLABS]. These are options that are used for the
certification of SatLabs terminals. They represent important
functionality, with impact on interoperability, and their support is advertised with the RCST certification level. DvbRcsSystemSatLabsFeatureMap represents the SatLabs optional features supported as defined in [SATLABS]. These represent minor features, not necessary for interoperability. They are not used for the certification of SatLabs terminals.3.2. Structure of the MIB
This MIB module is structured into two top-level groups: o The dvbRcsMibObjects group includes all the managed objects of the DVB-RCS MIB. o The dvbRcsConformance group includes the compliance statements for DVB-RCS terminals that are compliant with [SATLABS]. The managed objects are grouped into formal object groups (i.e., units of conformance) according to their relation to specific SatLabs options or features. The conformance statements (MODULE- COMPLIANCE specification) are described within the dvbRcsRcstCompliances group, while the units of conformance are described within the dvbRcsRcstGroups group. The dvbRcsMibObjects group is further structured into three groups: dvbRcsRcst, dvbRcsFwdLink, and dvbRcsRtnLink. The dvbRcsRcst group covers management related to the RCST equipment. It is structured into six groups: o dvbRcsRcstSystem o dvbRcsRcstNetwork o dvbRcsRcstInstall o dvbRcsRcstQos o dvbRcsRcstControl o dvbRcsRcstState The dvbRcsFwdLink group covers management information related to the RCST forward link. It is structured into two groups: o dvbRcsFwdConfig o dvbRcsFwdStatus
The dvbRcsRtnLink group covers management information related to the RCST return link. It is structured into two groups: o dvbRcsRtnConfig o dvbRcsRtnStatus Tables within each of these groups cover different functions like return link traffic management (packet classes, Request Classes, PID pools) and forward link configuration and status. Rows created automatically (e.g., by the device according to the hardware configuration) may, and generally will, have a mixture of configuration and status objects within them. Rows that are meant to be created by the management station are generally restricted to configuration (read-create) objects.3.3. Relationship to the Interfaces MIB Module
This section clarifies the relationship of this MIB module to the Interfaces MIB [RFC2863]. Several areas of correlation are addressed in the following. The implementer is referred to the Interfaces MIB document in order to understand the general intent of these areas. IANA has assigned three ifType labels for DVB-RCS. Each RCST MUST support at least the three following interfaces: o dvbRcsMacLayer (239), -- DVB-RCS MAC Layer DVB-RCS MAC Layer represents the complete air interface of an RCST, as specified in [ETSI-RCS]. This interface supports star and mesh networks and is bi-directional. Only star networks are considered by the present MIB module. o dvbTdm (240), -- DVB Satellite TDM DVB-RCS physical link based on Time-Division Multiplexing. It corresponds to the forward link of an RCS transparent system or the downlink of an RCS regenerative system. It is based on either the DVB-S or DVB-S2 standard, specified in [ETSI-DVBS] and [ETSI-DVBS2] respectively. Only transparent systems are considered by the present MIB module. In the DVB-RCS context, this interface is uni- or bi-directional. In the present MIB module, only a uni-directional (i.e., forward link, or downstream) dvbTdm interface is considered.
o dvbRcsTdma (241), -- DVB-RCS TDMA
DVB-RCS physical link based on Time-Division Multiple Access. It
corresponds to the return or mesh link of an RCS transparent
system or the uplink of an RCS regenerative system. It is based
on the DVB-RCS standard specified in [ETSI-RCS].
In the context of star transparent and mesh regenerative DVB-RCS
systems, this interface is uni-directional.
In the context of mesh transparent DVB-RCS systems, this interface
is bi-directional.
Only star transparent systems are considered by the present MIB
module (i.e., return link, or upstream).
The protocol stack (as reflected in ifStackTable) will be as follows:
+--------------------------+
| IP |
+--------------------------+
| dvbRcsMacLayer |
+---------------+----------+
| dvbRcsTdma | dvbTdm |
+---------------+----------+
| MPEG/ATM | MPEG/GS |
+---------------+----------+
Figure 2: RCST Protocol Stack
An additional Ethernet interface is used on the LAN side of the RCST
(see Figure 1).
An instance of ifEntry exists for each dvbTdm interface, for each
dvbRcsTdma (normally only one), and for each dvbRcsMac layer
(normally only one).
The interface counters relate to:
o dvbRcsMacLayer: DVB-RCS two-way MAC interface that counts
aggregate Multi-Protocol Encapsulation (MPE) frames, Generic
Stream Encapsulation (GSE) encapsulated PDUs (equals IP packets),
and ATM Adaptation Layer 5 (AAL5) frames.
MPE is specified in [ETSI-DAT] and is transported over MPEG, which is
specified in [ISO-MPEG]. MPEG is transported over GS or TS
(Transport Stream) carriers. The TS carrier is specified in
[ETSI-DVBS] for DVB-S and [ETSI-DVBS2] for DVB-S2.
GSE is specified in [ETSI-GSE] and is transported over the GS (Generic Stream) carrier, which is specified in [ETSI-DVBS2]. ATM is specified in [ITU-ATM]. AAL5 is specified in [ITU-AAL5]. o dvbTdm: The DVB-RCS TDM interface that counts MPEG TS packets at stream level, if the TS format is used. If the Generic Stream (GS) format is used, it counts GSE packets. o dvbRcsTdma: The DVB-RCS TDMA interface that counts aggregate ATM and MPEG TS packets. The ifStackTable [RFC2863] MUST be implemented to identify the relationships among sub-interfaces. The following example is a DVB-RCS star network with DVB-S and DVB- RCS. As illustrated on Figure 3, it shows a DVB-RCS MAC interface with one downstream and one upstream interface. In this network, ATM encapsulation is used in the DVB-RCS uplink. Two ATM Logical Ports are shown. DVB-S2 or DVB-S can be used in the downlink. ifType 214 'mpegTransport' can also be used for counting TS packets and bytes for sub-interfaces of dvbRcsTdma or dvbTdm, e.g., per PID- oriented or per TS-oriented, as desired and applicable. +----------------------------------------------------------+ | IP Network Layer | +------+----------------------------------+----------------+ | | +------+-------+ +------------------+----------------+ | Ethernet LAN | | dvbRcsMacLayer | +--------------+ +-------------+---------------------+ | | +-------------+-----------+ +---+---+ | dvbRcsTdma | |dvbTdm | +-----+-------------+-----+ +-------+ | | +-----+-----+ +-----+-----+ |atm-logical| |atm-logical| +-----------+ +-----------+ Figure 3: Example Stacking As can be seen from this example, the dvbRcsMacLayer interface is layered on top of the downstream and upstream interfaces, and the upstream interface is layered on top of upstream ATM logical links.
In this example, the assignment of index values could be as follows:
ifIndex ifType Description
----------------------------------------------------------------
2 dvbRcsMacLayer (239) DVB-RCS MAC Layer
3 dvbRcsTdma (241) DVB-RCS TDMA Upstream
4 dvbTdm(240) DVB-RCS TDM Downstream
5 atm-logical(80) ATM Logical Port
6 atm-logical(80) ATM Logical Port
The corresponding ifStack entries would then be:
+--------------------+-------------------+
| IfStackHigherLayer | ifStackLowerLayer |
+--------------------+-------------------+
| 0 | 1 |
| 0 | 2 |
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 3 |
| 2 | 4 |
| 3 | 5 |
| 3 | 6 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
+--------------------+-------------------+
Table 2: Example ifStack Entries
3.4. MIB Groups Description
3.4.1. dvbRcsRcstSystem
The MIB objects in this group gather some basic information that
would allow anyone to trace the history -- the life -- of the RCST,
as well as to get a complete description of its constitution on the
component point of view, including the SatLabs options/features
support statement. Many of the parameters will be defined at
installation.
This group contains description parameters related to the RCST type
(ODU type) and location. These parameters are believed to stay
unchanged once it has been defined during installation. Modification
of hardware equipment, maintenance operations, and geographical re-
location may require an update of those MIB objects. Note that the
dvbRcsRcstSystem.dvbRcsSystemLocation object gives the location of
the ODU antenna, which is needed for network operation, while the system.sysLocation (MIB-II SNMP OID) provides the location of the IDU unit, which cannot be used for the same purpose. The RCST must provide either Read-Write access to dvbRcsSystemOdu parameters or, alternatively, provide the list of supported devices through the dvbRcsRcstOduListGroup (see conformance section). This group of parameters, defined in the dvbRcsRcstSystem group, allows the selection by the RCST installer of the actual ODU type. In such a case, the installer must set dvbRcsOduTxType, dvbRcsOduRxType, and dvbRcsOduAntennaType according to the selected BUC, LNB, and antenna respectively.3.4.2. dvbRcsRcstNetwork
This group contains all the MIB objects related to network parameters. In this subgroup, two objects have been defined in order to differentiate between control and user traffic and associate them with a physical interface. Both dvbRcsRcstNetwork.dvbRcsNetworkLanIpAddress (Traffic) and dvbRcsRcstNetwork.dvbRcsNetworkOamInetAddress (OAM) provide the value of the IP address of, respectively, the user traffic and the control and management traffic.3.4.3. dvbRcsRcstInstall
This group contains all the information related to the RCST installation and commissioning. Many parameters are believed to stay unchanged once it has been defined during installation. Modification of hardware equipment, maintenance operations, and geographical re- location may require an update of those MIB objects.3.4.4. dvbRcsRcstQos
This group contains objects to configure the Quality of Service (QoS) of the RCST by the NCC. The dvbRcsPktClass table defines the packet classification for IP layer 3 classifications. Each dvbRcsPktClass entry is mapped to a dvbRcsPhbEntry in the dvbRcsPhbMappingTable. The dvbRcsPhbMappingTable makes the relation between a packet classification entry, a Per-Hop Behavior (PHB) identifier, and a Request Class entry.
The dvbRcsRequestClassTable defines all the layer 2 DVB-RCS QoS parameters.3.4.5. dvbRcsRcstControl
This MIB group contains objects a network manager can use to invoke actions and tests supported by the RCST agent and to retrieve the action/test results.3.4.6. dvbRcsRcstState
This MIB group describes the fault state, software versions, and configuration file versions of the RCST.3.4.7. dvbRcsFwdLink (dvbRcsFwdConfig and dvbRcsFwdStatus groups)
This MIB group contains parameters that enable access to data about the forward link. Configuration information is kept in the dvbRcsFwdLink.dvbRcsFwdConfig subgroup. Status information is kept into the dvbRcsFwdLink.dvbRcsFwdStatus subgroup. The information in dvbRcsFwdLink.dvbRcsFwdConfig.dvbRcsFwdStartTable is used for the first time the RCST tries to acquire the forward link. All these object values are aligned with the Satellite Delivery System Descriptor in the Network Information Table (NIT) table [ETSI-SI]. The objects in the dvbRcsFwdLink.dvbRcsFwdConfig.dvbRcsFwdStatusTable are aligned with the satellite forward path descriptor from the RCS Map Table (RMT) [ETSI-RCS] and with the Physical Layer (PL) Header [ETSI-DVBS2], which specifies the MODCOD (modulation and FEC rate) and the Type (frame length short or long and the presence/absence of pilots).3.4.8. dvbRcsRtnLink (dvbRcsRtnConfig and dvbRcsRtnStatus groups)
This MIB group contains parameters that enable access to data about the return link. Configuration information is kept in the dvbRcsRtnLink.dvbRcsRtnConfig subgroup. Status information is kept into the dvbRcsRtnLink.dvbRcsRtnStatus subgroup. The RCST is only able to deal with one return link at a time. Hence, there is no need to define a table to collect the different SNMP objects, as it is done for the forward.
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