[RPRWG] What rcvdFairRate should be used if SC-FCM are not being received?

["Michael Allen" <michael_allen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

In section 9.3.1 of D2.0, it indicates that the most recently received
rcvdFairRate value should be used in the aging interval calculations.

My questions relate to this.

1) What rcvdFairRate should be assumed if a rcvdFairRate has *never* been
received. Should a rcvdFairRate of FFFFh be assumed initially?

2) What rcvdFairRate should be assumed if a rcvdFairRate has not been
received for "a while" (like 10 or N intervals), but has been received at
least once. Should a rcvdFairRate of FFFFh be assumed after this period?

3) Should a Signal Fail indication be sent to the Protection Machine if 2)
occurs?

Regards,

Michael Allen
Chip Engines, Inc