Subject: [Sigtran] Query regarding the sequence message delivery functionality in M3UA layer

From: Pradeep4 Kumar <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2016 11:10:59 +0000

Hi,

I had an query regarding the sequence message delivery functionality in M3UA layer.

As in the SS7/MTP3 layer there is concept of the controlled re-routing in case of links status un-availability, the controlled re-routing buffer and its time controlled procedure ensures that that are messages are delivered in-sequence.  As explained in the RFC section 8.1.1 of T-REC-Q704 as :
"8.1.1 The objective of the controlled rerouting procedure is to restore the optimal signalling
routing and to minimize mis-sequencing of messages. Therefore, controlled rerouting includes a
time-controlled traffic diversion procedure,"

Now in case of M3UA the same situation can occur, so do we have an similar functionality of controlled re-routing available in M3UA/Sigtran as well?
If yes please mentioned the RFC section(I could not find any reference in RFC on this topic). ?

              IF NO, then what is the reasoning behind not having the controlled re-routing in M3UA/SIGTRAN? Is it so that we don't need such procedures in IP world and what is the reason for it?

Best Regards,
Pradeep Kumar
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