TS 24.549 – SEAL Network Slice Capability Enablement Protocol
3GPP TS 24.549 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for SEAL Network Slice Capability Enablement Protocol. Its official 3GPP title is “Network slice capability enablement- Service Enabler Architecture Layer for Verticals (SEAL)”. It is published in 3 releases (Rel-17 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.2.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies protocol aspects for SEAL network slice capability enablement, enabling re-mapping of vertical application traffic to different network slices.
Releases and versions of TS 24.549
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 24.549
Category: Services (Network Slice Capability Enablement). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 24.549
- TS 23.435 Network Slice Capability Enablement (NSCE) Architecture
- TS 29.571 5G Common Data Types
- TS 26.531 Data Collection & Reporting Architecture for 5G
- TS 26.532 Data Collection and Reporting API Specification
- TS 29.122 T8 SCEF Service Exposure APIs
- TS 29.435 NSCE Server Services API Specification
- TS 29.501 5GC SBI API Design Principles
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 29.549 SEAL Service APIs
- TS 33.434 Security aspects of SEAL for verticals
- TS 23.434 Service Enabler Architecture Layer (SEAL) for Verticals
- TS 24.526 5GS UE Policies
Other specifications in the 24 series
- TS 24.545 SEAL Location Management Protocol Specification
- TS 24.546 SEAL Configuration Management Protocol
- TS 24.547 SEAL Identity Management Protocol
- TS 24.548 Network Resource Management - SEAL Protocol Specification
- TS 24.550 Metaverse Application Protocol APIs
- TS 24.554 5G ProSe Protocols and Procedures
- TS 24.555 5G ProSe UE Policy Specification
- TS 24.558 Edge Application Enabler Server APIs Stage 3
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 24.549?
3GPP TS 24.549 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for SEAL Network Slice Capability Enablement Protocol. Specifies protocol aspects for SEAL network slice capability enablement, enabling re-mapping of vertical application traffic to different network slices.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 24.549?
TS 24.549 is published in 3 releases, from Rel-17 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.2.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 24.549 belong to?
TS 24.549 belongs to the Services (Network Slice Capability Enablement) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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