TS 32.500 – SON Requirements and Architecture
3GPP TS 32.500 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for SON Requirements and Architecture. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Defines requirements and architecture for Self-Organizing Network (SON) functions within OAM systems for automation and optimization.
Releases and versions of TS 32.500
| 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 | 12.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 32.500
Category: Management (Self-Organizing Networks (SON)). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Management.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
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Specifications referenced by TS 32.500
Specifications that reference TS 32.500
Other specifications in the 32 series
- TS 32.452 PM Measurements for Home Node B Subsystem
- TS 32.453 PM for Home eNodeB Subsystem (HeNS)
- TS 32.454 IMS Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- TS 32.455 EPC Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- TS 32.501 Self-Configuration of Network Elements Concepts
- TS 32.502 Self-Configuration IRP Information Service
- TS 32.503 Self-Configuration CORBA Solution Set
- TS 32.505 Self-Configuration IRP XML File Format Definition
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 32.500?
3GPP TS 32.500 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for SON Requirements and Architecture. Defines requirements and architecture for Self-Organizing Network (SON) functions within OAM systems for automation and optimization.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 32.500?
TS 32.500 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 32.500 belong to?
TS 32.500 belongs to the Management (Self-Organizing Networks (SON)) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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