TS 32.160 – Management Service Specification Templates
3GPP TS 32.160 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Management Service Specification Templates. Its official 3GPP title is “Management and orchestration”. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-16 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.2.0 in Rel-20.
Defines templates and drafting rules for 3GPP management service component requirements and stage-2 specifications, covering NRM, operations, notifications, alarms, and performance information.
Releases and versions of TS 32.160
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.13.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 32.160
Primary function: Requirements and Specification Templates. Category: Management (Management Service Specifications). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Management.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 32.160
- TS 28.532 Generic Management Services for Mobile Networks
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 28.623 Generic NRM IRP Solution Set Definitions
- TS 28.533 5G Management Architecture Framework
- TS 32.156 UML Model Repertoire for Network Management
- TR 21.801 3GPP Drafting Rules and Structure
- TS 28.622 Generic Network Resource Information Service
- TS 28.541 5G Network Resource Model (NRM) Stage 2 and 3
- TS 32.302 Notification IRP Information Service
- TS 32.300 3GPP Network Resource Naming Convention
Specifications that reference TS 32.160
- TS 28.541 5G Network Resource Model (NRM) Stage 2 and 3
- TS 28.623 Generic NRM IRP Solution Set Definitions
- TS 28.104 Management Data Analytics
- TS 28.538 Management and orchestration for edge computing
- TS 28.105 AI/ML Management for 5G Networks
- TS 28.111 Fault Management Service
- TS 28.536 Management services for communication service assurance
- TS 32.158 REST Solution Set Design Rules
- TR 28.831 Study on basic Service-Based Management Architecture
Other specifications in the 32 series
- TS 32.155 IRP Requirements Template for 3GPP Management
- TS 32.156 UML Model Repertoire for Network Management
- TS 32.157 IRP Information Service Template for Converged Management
- TS 32.158 REST Solution Set Design Rules
- TS 32.161 JSON Expressions (Jex) for Network Management
- TS 32.171 SuM NRM IRP Requirements
- TS 32.172 SuM NRM IRP: Information Service
- TS 32.175 SuM NRM IRP XML Definition
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 32.160?
3GPP TS 32.160 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Management Service Specification Templates. Defines templates and drafting rules for 3GPP management service component requirements and stage-2 specifications, covering NRM, operations, notifications, alarms, and performance information.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 32.160?
TS 32.160 is published in 5 releases, from Rel-16 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.2.0 (Rel-20).
What does TS 32.160 specify?
Requirements and Specification Templates.
What category does TS 32.160 belong to?
TS 32.160 belongs to the Management (Management Service Specifications) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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