TS 23.214 – Control and User Plane Separation for EPC
3GPP TS 23.214 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Control and User Plane Separation for EPC. Its official 3GPP title is “Architecture enhancements for control and”. It is published in 6 releases (Rel-14 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies stage 2 architecture for separating control and user plane functions of SGW, PGW, and TDF in EPC.
Releases and versions of TS 23.214
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.9.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 23.214
Category: Core Network (EPC Architecture). Technology generation: 4G. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 23.214
- TS 33.107 Lawful Interception Architecture & Functions
- TS 29.212 Diameter-Based PCC Reference Points
- TS 29.244 PFCP for Control and User Plane Separation
- TS 28.708 EPC NRM Integration Reference Point Information Service
- TS 29.061 Packet Domain Interworking Requirements
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TS 23.203 Policy and Charging Control Architecture
- TS 23.402 EPC for Non-3GPP Access (PMIP)
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 29.060 GPRS Tunnelling Protocol (GTP) version 1
- TS 29.274 GTPv2-C Control Plane Protocol
Specifications that reference TS 23.214
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 29.061 Packet Domain Interworking Requirements
- TS 29.244 PFCP for Control and User Plane Separation
- TS 28.708 EPC NRM Integration Reference Point Information Service
- TS 32.426 EPC Performance Measurements Specification
- TS 33.127 Lawful Interception Architecture
- TR 29.820 Study on PFCP Best Practice
Other specifications in the 23 series
- TS 23.204 SMS over generic IP access; Stage 2
- TS 23.205 Bearer Independent CS Core Network Stage 2
- TS 23.206 Voice Call Continuity (VCC) Functional Architecture
- TS 23.207 End-to-End QoS Framework for GPRS
- TS 23.216 SRVCC Architecture Enhancements
- TS 23.218 IMS Call Model Specification
- TS 23.221 3GPP System Architectural Requirements
- TS 23.222 Common API Framework (CAPIF)
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 23.214?
3GPP TS 23.214 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Control and User Plane Separation for EPC. Specifies stage 2 architecture for separating control and user plane functions of SGW, PGW, and TDF in EPC.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 23.214?
TS 23.214 is published in 6 releases, from Rel-14 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 23.214 belong to?
TS 23.214 belongs to the Core Network (EPC Architecture) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 4G networks.
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