RVPI - Related Virtual Path Identifier

Identifies the logical connection address between the provider’s switch and the related circuit for the virtual path requested.

USAGE: This field is conditional.

NOTE 1: Required when the first position of the REQTYP field on the ASR Form is “V” or “X”, the BSC field on the Transport or EUSA Form is “C”, the VST field on the VC Form is blank, the VCACT field on the VC Form is “D”, “N” or “R” and the RECCKT field on the VC Form is populated.

NOTE 2: Prohibited when the first position of the REQTYP field on the ASR Form is “V” or “X”, the BSC field on the Transport or EUSA Form is “F”, and the VST field on the VC Form is blank.

NOTE 3: Prohibited when the first position of the REQTYP field on the ASR Form is “V” or “X”, the BSC field on the Transport or EUSA Form is “C”, and the VST field on the VC Form is “B”.

NOTE 4: Prohibited when the first position of the REQTYP field on the ASR Form is not “V” or “X”.

NOTE 5: Otherwise optional.

DATA CHARACTERISTICS: 4 numeric characters

EXAMPLE: 9 7

NOTE 1: This example illustrates a numeric value but is left justified since it is treated as text.