TS 32.101 – PLMN Management Principles and Requirements
3GPP TS 32.101 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for PLMN Management Principles and Requirements. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Defines management principles, high-level requirements, reference model, and functional architecture for PLMN management systems.
This specification establishes management principles and high-level requirements for PLMN management, covering the upper management system, reference model, network operator processes, functional architecture, and interface principles. It serves as guidance for developing other management specifications and products, focusing on requirements rather than physical architectures. The document is essential for standardizing telecommunications network management across multi-vendor and multi-technology environments.
Releases and versions of TS 32.101
| 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) |
| Rel-13 | 13.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
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Excerpt from TS 32.101
1 Scope
The present document establishes and defines the management principles and high-level requirements for the management of PLMNs.
In particular, the present document identifies the requirements for:
- the upper level of a management system;
- the reference model, showing the elements the management system interacts with;
- the network operator processes needed to run, operate and maintain a network;
- the functional architecture of the management system;
- the principles to be applied to management interfaces.
The requirements identified in the present document are directed to the further development of management specifications as well as the development of management products. The present document can be seen as guidance for the development of all other Technical Specification addressing the management of PLMNs.
The present document does not provide physical architectures of the management system. These aspects are defined and discussed in more detail in TS 32.102 [101].
Verbal forms used to indicate requirements in the present document (e.g. "shall", "should", "may") are used in compliance with 3GPP specification Drafting Rules TR 21.801 [104].
Excerpt from the official 3GPP document (Rel-19). Read the full specification with interactive table of contents.
Specifications referenced by TS 32.101
- TS 32.102 Telecom Management Physical Architecture Framework
- TR 21.801 3GPP Drafting Rules and Structure
- 32.806 Telecommunication management; Application guide for use of Integration Reference Points (IRPs) on peer-to-peer (p2p) interface
- 32.809 Telecommunication management; Feasibility study of XML-based (SOAP/HTTP) IRP solution sets
- TS 32.150 IRP Concept and Definitions
- TS 32.107 Federated Network Information Model (FNIM)
- TS 22.101 Service Principles for PLMNs
- TS 32.111 Fault Management Requirements
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 22.115 3GPP Charging and Billing Service Aspects
- 32.400 Telecommunication management; Performance Management (PM)
- TS 32.600 3GPP Configuration Management Specification
Specifications that reference TS 32.101
- TS 32.102 Telecom Management Physical Architecture Framework
- TS 28.622 Generic Network Resource Information Service
- TS 32.150 IRP Concept and Definitions
- TS 32.300 3GPP Network Resource Naming Convention
- TS 32.422 Trace, MDT and UE Measurement Control
- TS 32.600 3GPP Configuration Management Specification
- TS 32.111 Fault Management Requirements
- TS 32.302 Notification IRP Information Service
- TS 28.623 Generic NRM IRP Solution Set Definitions
- TS 32.312 Generic IRP Management Information Service
- TS 32.401 Performance Management Concept & Requirements
- TS 28.530 Network Slicing Concepts & Requirements
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 32.101?
3GPP TS 32.101 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for PLMN Management Principles and Requirements. This specification establishes management principles and high-level requirements for PLMN management, covering the upper management system, reference model, network operator processes, functional architecture, and interface principles. It serves as guidance for developing other management specifications and products, focusing on requirements rather than physical architectures. The document is essential for standardizing telecommunications network management across multi-vendor and multi-technology environments.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 32.101?
TS 32.101 is published in 12 releases, from Rel-8 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 32.101 belong to?
TS 32.101 belongs to the Management (Network Management) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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