TS 32.421 – Subscriber & Equipment Trace Concepts & Requirements
3GPP TS 32.421 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Subscriber & Equipment Trace Concepts & Requirements. Its official 3GPP title is “Telecommunication management”. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.4.0 in Rel-19.
Defines trace concepts and requirements for subscriber, equipment, and service tracing across UMTS, EPS, and 5G networks for troubleshooting and optimization.
Releases and versions of TS 32.421
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.9.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 32.421
Category: Services (Telecommunication Management). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Management.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 32.421
- TS 33.401 EPS Security Architecture
- TS 37.320 MDT Overall Description (Stage 2)
- TS 32.450 E-UTRAN Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Definitions
- TS 32.130 Network Sharing OAM&P Requirements
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 38.300 NR and NG-RAN Overall Description
- TS 38.401 NG-RAN Architecture Description
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 25.331 RRC Protocol for UE-UTRAN Radio Interface
- TS 32.101 PLMN Management Principles and Requirements
- TS 38.413 NG Application Protocol (NGAP) Specification
Specifications that reference TS 32.421
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- TS 23.503 5G Policy and Charging Control Framework
- TS 29.002 Mobile Application Part (MAP) Specification
- TS 28.622 Generic Network Resource Information Service
- TS 25.413 Radio Access Network Application Part (RANAP)
- TS 32.422 Trace, MDT and UE Measurement Control
- TS 28.533 5G Management Architecture Framework
- TS 23.700 Study on SEAL Phase 4
- TS 32.423 Trace Data Definition and Management
- TS 36.401 E-UTRAN Overall Architecture Description
Other specifications in the 32 series
- TS 32.413 PM IRP: CORBA Solution Set (SS)
- TS 32.415 PM IRP XML Definitions
- TS 32.416 PM IRP Solution Set Definitions
- TS 32.417 PM IRP SOAP Solution Set
- TS 32.422 Trace, MDT and UE Measurement Control
- TS 32.423 Trace Data Definition and Management
- TS 32.425 E-UTRAN Performance Measurements
- TS 32.426 EPC Performance Measurements Specification
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 32.421?
3GPP TS 32.421 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Subscriber & Equipment Trace Concepts & Requirements. Defines trace concepts and requirements for subscriber, equipment, and service tracing across UMTS, EPS, and 5G networks for troubleshooting and optimization.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 32.421?
TS 32.421 is published in 12 releases, from Rel-8 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.4.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 32.421 belong to?
TS 32.421 belongs to the Services (Telecommunication Management) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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