Comparison of OSI Transport Protocols
The OSI model defines five classes of connection-mode transport protocols designated class 0 (TP0) to class 4 (TP4). Class 0 contains no error recovery, and was designed for use on network layers that provide error-free connections. Class 4 is closest to TCP, although TCP contains functions, such as the graceful close, which OSI assigns to the session layer. All OSI connection-mode protocol classes provide expedited data and preservation of record boundaries. Detailed characteristics of the classes are shown in the following table:
| Service | TP0 | TP1 | TP2 | TP3 | TP4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connection oriented network | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Connectionless network | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Concatenation and separation | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Segmentation and reassembly | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Error Recovery | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Reinitiate connection (if an excessive number of PDUs are unacknowledged) | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| multiplexing and demultiplexing over a single virtual circuit | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Explicit flow control | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Retransmission on timeout | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Reliable Transport Service | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
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