TS 28.315 – Management and Orchestration; Plug and Connect
3GPP TS 28.315 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Management and Orchestration; Plug and Connect. Its official 3GPP title is “Management and orchestration”. It is published in 4 releases (Rel-17 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.0.0 in Rel-20.
Specifies procedure flows for Plug and Connect (PnC) of Network Elements in 3GPP systems, covering IP autoconfiguration, certificate enrolment, secure connection establishment, and SCS communication.
Releases and versions of TS 28.315
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 28.315
Category: Management and orchestration (Plug and Connect; Procedure flows). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Management.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
Protocols and interfaces
Protocols: DHCP, DNS, TLS
Interfaces: OAM, CN, External Network
Key use cases
- Network Slicing
- Automated Commissioning
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 28.315
Specifications that reference TS 28.315
Other specifications in the 28 series
- TS 28.311 Policy Management for 4G Networks
- TS 28.312 Intent-Driven Management
- TS 28.313 SON for 5G Networks Management
- TS 28.314 Plug and Connect Concepts and Requirements
- TS 28.316 Plug and Connect Data Formats
- TS 28.317 RAN Self-Configuration Management & Orchestration
- TS 28.318 Management and Orchestration for Energy Utilities
- TS 28.319 Management Service Access Control
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 28.315?
3GPP TS 28.315 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Management and Orchestration; Plug and Connect. Specifies procedure flows for Plug and Connect (PnC) of Network Elements in 3GPP systems, covering IP autoconfiguration, certificate enrolment, secure connection establishment, and SCS communication.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 28.315?
TS 28.315 is published in 4 releases, from Rel-17 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.0.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TS 28.315 belong to?
TS 28.315 belongs to the Management and orchestration (Plug and Connect; Procedure flows) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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