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TS 28.521 – PM for Virtualized Network Functions

3GPP TS 28.521 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for PM for Virtualized Network Functions. It is published in 6 releases (Rel-14 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.

Specifies Performance Management procedures for mobile networks that include virtualized network functions (VNFs).

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Document type

Technical Specification

Latest release

Rel-19

Latest version

19.0.0

Series

28 series

Releases and versions of TS 28.521

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	16.0.0	Read · Download (3GPP)
Rel-15	15.0.0	Read · Download (3GPP)
Rel-14	14.0.0	Read · Download (3GPP)

Scope of TS 28.521

Category: Services (Telecommunication Management). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Management.

Who should read this specification?

Network operators

Implementation notes

Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.

Key technologies

5GNFVEPC

Specifications referenced by TS 28.521

TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
TS 32.412 PM IRP Information Service Specification
TS 32.302 Notification IRP Information Service
TS 32.342 File Transfer IRP Information Service
TS 32.426 EPC Performance Measurements Specification
TS 28.500 Management of Virtualized Network Functions

Specifications that reference TS 28.521

TS 28.533 5G Management Architecture Framework
TS 28.520 PM for Virtualized Mobile Networks
TS 32.103 3GPP Management IRP Overview
TR 28.925 Enhancement of Service Based Management Architecture

Other specifications in the 28 series

TS 28.516 Fault Management for Virtualized Mobile Networks
TS 28.517 Fault Management for Virtualized Networks Stage 2
TS 28.518 Fault Management for Virtualized Networks Stage 3
TS 28.520 PM for Virtualized Mobile Networks
TS 28.522 PM for Virtualized Mobile Networks Stage 2
TS 28.523 Performance Management for Virtualized Mobile Networks
TS 28.525 Life Cycle Management for Virtualized Networks
TS 28.526 Telecommunication management; Life Cycle Management (LCM) for mobile networks that include virtualized network functions; Procedures

Related glossary terms

TS TM Clause VNFM VNFC INFO Ec 5G NFV EPC

Related technologies

Frequently asked questions

What is 3GPP TS 28.521?

3GPP TS 28.521 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for PM for Virtualized Network Functions. Specifies Performance Management procedures for mobile networks that include virtualized network functions (VNFs).

Which 3GPP releases include TS 28.521?

TS 28.521 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 28.521 belong to?

TS 28.521 belongs to the Services (Telecommunication Management) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.

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