“Wires-only” VDSL2 Modem Test Plan - NICC

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NICC ND 1436 V1.1.2 (2013-09)
1 Scope
ND1436 is a test plan for a VDSL2-based modem device intended for connection in the UK to a
wires-only UNI, as described in part in ND1031[11]. The test plan details tests which, if passed,
will give a high degree of confidence that the attachment of the device will: a) not cause network
harm and b) will deliver the necessary Test and Diagnostic (T&D) functionality, and c)
interoperate with VDSL2 DSLAMs in use by appropriate CPE Modem Providers. This will allow
the Access Node Operators, MPF Providers and CPE Modem Providers to continue to operate
an efficient and scalable service, with minimal impact on Trouble To Resolve (T2R) processes
designed for the fully managed install variant. ND1436 draws on requirements defined in
ND1031 and other Access Node Operator and MPF Provider specific requirements to define the
minimal set of tests. ND1436 does not define the expected level of Layer 1 transmission
performance for VDSL2 lines deployed according to wires-only operation.
2 References
For the particular version of a document applicable to this release see ND1610 [1].
2.1 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For
dated references, only the edition cited applies. For non-specific references, the latest edition of
the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
[1] NICC ND1610 Next Generation Networks, Release Definition, V.3.1.z
[2] BT SIN 498, Version 5, July 2013: “Generic Ethernet Access Fibre to the Cabinet
(GEA-FTTC) Service and Interface Description”
[3] ITU-T Recommendation G.993.2: “Very high speed digital subscriber line
transceivers 2 (VDSL2)”
[4] Broadband Forum Technical Report TR-114 Issue 2, November 2012 “VDSL2
Performance Test Plan”
[5] Broadband Forum Technical Report TR-115 Issue2, July 2012: “VDSL2
Performance Test Plan”
[6] NICC ND1602 : Specification of the Access Network Frequency Plan (ANFP)
Applicable to Transmission Systems Used on the BT Access Network.
http://www.niccstandards.org.uk/files/current/ND1602-2011-
09_v5.1.1.pdf?type=pdf
[7] ETSI TS 101 270-1 : Transmission and Multiplexing (TM);Access transmission
systems on metallic access cables; Very high speed Digital Subscriber Line
(VDSL);Part 1: Functional requirements
[8] ITU-T Recommendation G.994.1: “Handshake procedures for digital subscriber
line (DSL) transceivers”
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