CONTENTS

�1���� Scope
�2���� References
�3���� Abbreviations
�4���� Generic performance model
������� 4.1���� Components of an end-to-end connection
������� 4.2���� Frame transfer reference events
������� 4.3���� Frame transfer outcomes
�5���� Frame transfer performance parameters
������� 5.1���� User information frame transfer delay
������� 5.2���� User information frame loss ratio
������� 5.3���� Residual frame error ratio
������� 5.4���� Extra frame rate
������� 5.5���� Frame-based conformant traffic distortion ratio
������� 5.6���� Frame flow related parameters
�6���� Permanent virtual circuit (PVC) availability
������� 6.1���� PVC availability function
������� 6.2���� PVC availability parameters
Annex� A � Conformance test for performance evaluation
� ������A.1���� Motivation
������� A.2���� Limited standardized use
������� A.3���� DDB Definition
������� A.4���� Using the DDB in Evaluating FCTDR
Annex� B � Bit-based accuracy and dependability parameters
������� B.1���� User information bit loss ratio
� ������B.2���� Residual bit error ratio
Appendix� I � Sampling estimation of PVC availability parameters
������� I.1���� A minimal test for PVC service availability
������� I.2���� Procedures for estimating PVC service availability
������� I.3���� Procedures for estimating mean time between PVC service outages
Appendix� II � Congestion notification
������ II.1���� The effects of FECN, BECN and CLLM on performance
������ II.2���� Controlling the effects on performance
Appendix� III � Performance Effects of Excessive Demand for Connection Resources
����� III.1���� Unanticipated Simultaneous Access Line Bursting
����� III.2���� Full Utilization of Over Subscribed Access Lines