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Understanding NENA’s i3 Architectural Standard for NG9-1-1 Today, NENA takes a significant step toward achieving the vision of Next Generation 9-1-1 service. As we adopt Version 1.0 of NENA Technical Standard 08-003, Detailed Functional and Interface Specification for the NENA i3 Solution – Stage 3, we consider it important to explain how this standard relates to long-term efforts to modernize our nation’s emergency communications systems. This NENA standard intentionally describes an end-state NG9-1-1 architecture, rather than an immediate “build-to” specification for a complete NG9-1-1 system. Broadly speaking, 9-1-1 systems will reach the end-state envisioned by the i3 Standard only over the long term. In the interim, transitional steps must be taken to maintain support for legacy interfaces from originating service providers such as wireline and cellular telephone carriers, and to accommodate legacy PSAP equipment. At the same time, we recognize that state and local authorities will begin deploying ESInets and other core components of the i3 architecture as those components reach the market. Likewise, originating service providers and access network operators may begin deploying new network elements in support of longer-term NG9-1-1 services. The i3 architecture anticipates the existence of transitional states in origination services, access networks, and 9-1-1 systems and includes specifications for network elements that will be required to support a growing variety of “call” types as deployed systems evolve toward the end-state. Critically, the i3 standard is not, by itself, the same thing as an NG9-1-1 system. The i3 standard describes only the network, components, and interfaces required to establish Next Generation 9-1-1 service. In order to deploy a fully-operational NG9-1-1 system, 9-1-1 authorities, equipment and software vendors, originating service providers, and access network providers will require detailed specifications for technical, operational, and human elements that are not described in the i3 standard. As the leading standards development organization for the 9-1-1 sector, NENA has already developed some of these specifications. Much work remains, however, and NENA is committed to developing the additional consensus standards needed to support fully-mature NG9-1-1 service systems. It also will be necessary for NG9-1-1 systems to interwork with services and networks provided by the broader telecommunications and applications industries. NENA is aware of the evolution of the Internet Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) standard under development by ATIS, and our Technical Committee has designed the i3 architecture to support known characteristics of IMS. We are therefore pleased by the efforts of ATIS and others to develop detailed specifications for an interface between IMS-based originating services and the ESInets on which the i3 architecture operates. Version 1.0 of the i3 standard could not cover all aspects of the interface, however, because those efforts only recently began. Standards convergence in this area will be important to the success of NG9-1-1, and we look forward to more fully addressing the IMS/ESInet interface in concert with ATIS. In addition to technical and operational standards, a detailed policy framework must be created to enable and support the transition to NG9-1-1. Critical policy decisions such as how NG9-1-1 deployments will be funded and how system costs should be allocated are beyond the scope of the i3 technical standard. Those decisions must be made, however, and NENA will support policymakers at all levels of government as they wrestle with these issues. We also wish to emphasize that the i3 standard is not intended to fully address the issues involved in transitioning from legacy 9-1-1 and E9-1-1 systems to end-state NG9-1-1. In 2006, NENA created a working group focused on transitional matters, such as network, data, and operational issues. That group has since completed work on Version 1.0 of a transition plan, covering mostly network issues. That group is now working on Version 2.0, covering data and operational issues. As the group continues its work, we expect that it will soon produce an integrated, consensus-based plan covering all essential elements of the transition to NG9-1-1 with sufficient specificity to allow 9-1-1 system administrators, vendors, access network operators, and originating service providers to confidently deploy capital in support of the transition. Much work remains to be done, but our adoption of the i3 standard establishes a clear vision for the future and a foundation on which successful transitions to Next Generation 9-1-1 service can be built. As work continues, NENA stands ready to lead the cooperative efforts needed to ensure smooth transitions and to achieve the ultimate vision of NG9-1-1 as a service accessible anytime, anywhere, on any device. For the Executive Board, Stephen F. O’Conor, ENP President Detailed Functional and Interface Specification for the NENA i3 Solution – Stage 3 NENA Detailed Functional and Interface Standards for the NENA i3 Solution (TSD) NENA 08-003 v1, June 14, 2011 Standards Advisory Board approval date, February 16, 2011 NENA Executive Board approval date, June 14, 2011 Prepared by: National Emergency Number Association (NENA) Technical Committee Chairs Published by NENA Printed in USA © Copyright 2011 NENA. All rights reserved. Detailed Functional and Interface Specification for the NENA i3 Solution – Stage 3 NENA 08-003 Version 1, June 14, 2011 NENA TECHNICAL STANDARD DOCUMENT NOTICE The National Emergency Number Association (NENA) publishes this document as a guide for the designers and manufacturers of systems to utilize for the purpose of processing emergency calls. It is not intended to provide complete design specifications or to assure the quality of performance of such equipment. NENA reserves the right to revise this TSD for any reason including, but not limited to: conformity with criteria or standards promulgated by various agencies utilization of advances in the state of the technical arts or to reflect changes in the design of equipment or services described herein. It is possible that certain advances in technology will precede these revisions. Therefore, this NENA TSD should not be the only source of information used. NENA recommends that readers contact their Telecommunications Carrier representative to ensure compatibility with the 9-1-1 network. Patents may cover the specifications, techniques, or network interface/system characteristics disclosed herein. No license expressed or implied is hereby granted. This document shall not be construed as a suggestion to any manufacturer to modify or change any of its products, nor does this document represent any commitment by NENA or any affiliate thereof to purchase any product whether or not it provides the described characteristics. This document has been prepared solely for the use of E9-1-1 Service System Providers, network interface and system vendors, participating telephone companies, etc. By using this document, the user agrees that NENA will have no liability for any consequential, incidental, special, or punitive damages arising from use of the document. NENA’s Technical Committee has developed this document. Recommendations for change to this document may be submitted to: National Emergency Number Association 4350 N Fairfax Dr, Suite 750 Arlington, VA 22203-1695 800-332-3911 or: [email protected] Version 1, June 14, 2011 Page 2 of 282 Detailed Functional and Interface Specification for the NENA i3 Solution – Stage 3 NENA 08-003 Version 1, June 14, 2011 Acknowledgments: The National Emergency Number Association (NENA) VoIP/Packet Technical Committee Long Term Definition Working Group developed this document. NENA recognizes the following industry experts and their companies for their contributions in development of this document. Version 1, Approval Date, 06/14/2011 Members Company Brian Rosen –Work Group Leader and NeuStar Technical Editor Nate Wilcox – VoIP/Packet Technical Chair microDATA Richard Atkins Tarrant County 9-1-1 District Delaine Arnold Arnold 9-1-1 Consulting Wayne Ballantyne Motorola Deborah Barclay Alcatel Lucent Marc Berryman DDTI Tom Breen AT&T Gary Brown NENA Utah Chapter Member Pete Eggimann Metropolitan Emergency Services Board Randall Gellens Qualcomm Casimer M (Duke) Kaczmarczyk Verizon Marc Linsner Cisco Roger Marshall TeleCommunication Systems, (TCS) Kathy McMahon-Ruscitto APCO International Theresa Reese Telcordia Greg Schumacher Sprint Robert Sherry Intrado Michael Smith DSS Hannes Tschofenig Nokia Siemens Networks Mike Vislocky Network Orange This committee would also thank Tom Breen, Technical Committee Chair and Roger Hixson, Technical Issues Director for their support and assistance. Version 1, June 14, 2011 Page 3 of 282 Detailed Functional and Interface Specification for the NENA i3 Solution – Stage 3 NENA 08-003 Version 1, June 14, 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................... 14 2 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................. 17 2.1 OPERATIONAL IMPACTS SUMMARY .................................................................................................................... 17 2.2 SECURITY IMPACTS SUMMARY ..........................................................................................................................