TS 28.530 – Network Slicing Concepts & Requirements
3GPP TS 28.530 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Network Slicing Concepts & Requirements. Its official 3GPP title is “Concepts, use cases and requirements”. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies concepts, use cases and requirements for managing network slicing in 5G mobile networks, focusing on logical network partitioning.
Releases and versions of TS 28.530
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 28.530
Category: Services (Network Slicing). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: Management.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 28.530
- TS 37.340 Overview of Multi-Connectivity Operation using E-UTRA and NR
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 28.531 5G Network Slice Provisioning Management
- TS 28.541 5G Network Resource Model (NRM) Stage 2 and 3
- TS 28.533 5G Management Architecture Framework
- TS 32.101 PLMN Management Principles and Requirements
- TS 38.300 NR and NG-RAN Overall Description
Specifications that reference TS 28.530
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 28.541 5G Network Resource Model (NRM) Stage 2 and 3
- TS 28.552 5G Network Performance Measurements
- TS 28.533 5G Management Architecture Framework
- TS 23.434 Service Enabler Architecture Layer (SEAL) for Verticals
- TS 28.531 5G Network Slice Provisioning Management
- TR 33.926 Generic Network Product Security Assurance
- TS 26.501 5G Media Streaming Architecture
- TS 28.550 5G Performance Assurance Management Services
- TS 28.310 5G Network Energy Efficiency Management
- TS 28.202 5G Network Slice Management Charging
- TS 23.435 Network Slice Capability Enablement (NSCE) Architecture
Other specifications in the 28 series
- 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
- TS 28.527 Life Cycle Management (LCM) Stage 2
- TS 28.528 Life Cycle Management for Virtualized Networks
- TS 28.531 5G Network Slice Provisioning Management
- TS 28.532 Generic Management Services for Mobile Networks
- TS 28.533 5G Management Architecture Framework
- TS 28.535 Closed Control Loop Assurance Management
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 28.530?
3GPP TS 28.530 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Network Slicing Concepts & Requirements. Specifies concepts, use cases and requirements for managing network slicing in 5G mobile networks, focusing on logical network partitioning.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 28.530?
TS 28.530 is published in 5 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 28.530 belong to?
TS 28.530 belongs to the Services (Network Slicing) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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