Network Interconnection Interoperability (NIIF) Reference Document Part III@ Installation@ Testing and Maintenance Responsibilities for SS7 Links and Trunks Attachment G Link Diversity Validation Guidelines (Version 11.1)
Purpose of Document The purpose of this document is to provide guidance for the validation of diversity to providers of signaling system 7 links to ensure the integrity of the signaling system 7 network. CAUTION: Physical Validation should be considered as being able to cause link failures. Existing NIIF Maintenance procedures (SS7 III) should be followed. When and if a company intends to perform physical validation of diversification by intrusive methods@ the interconnected companies shall agree on the methodology@ date@ and time for the intrusive validation. This document does not replace or supersede any existing contracts@ tariffs or any other legally binding document.