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TS 32.508 – Multi-vendor plug-and-play eNB connection procedures

3GPP TS 32.508 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Multi-vendor plug-and-play eNB connection procedures. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-12 to Rel-16); the latest version is 16.0.0 in Rel-16.

Defines procedure flows for automated, multi-vendor eNB connection to the network, covering IP autoconfiguration, certificate enrolment, and secure connection establishment.

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Document type

Technical Specification

Latest release

Rel-16

Latest version

16.0.0

Series

32 series

Releases and versions of TS 32.508

Release	Latest version	Links
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)

Scope of TS 32.508

Category: Management (Self-Configuration). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Management.

Who should read this specification?

Network operators
Device manufacturers

Implementation notes

Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.

Key technologies

LTESelf-Organizing Networks (SON)

Specifications that reference TS 32.508

TS 33.310 3GPP Authentication Framework for Network Nodes
TS 28.313 SON for 5G Networks Management
TS 28.526 Telecommunication management; Life Cycle Management (LCM) for mobile networks that include virtualized network functions; Procedures

Other specifications in the 32 series

TS 32.503 Self-Configuration CORBA Solution Set
TS 32.505 Self-Configuration IRP XML File Format Definition
TS 32.506 Self-Configuration of Network Elements IRP Solution Set
TS 32.507 Self-Configuration of NE IRP SOAP SS
TS 32.509 Data formats for plug and play eNB connection
TS 32.511 ANR Management Concepts & Requirements
TS 32.521 SON Policy NRM IRP Requirements
TS 32.522 SON Policy NRM IRP Information Service

Related glossary terms

TS TM Clause DHCP INFO FQDN CA COND CN VLAN VS eNB

Related technologies

LTE

Frequently asked questions

What is 3GPP TS 32.508?

3GPP TS 32.508 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Multi-vendor plug-and-play eNB connection procedures. Defines procedure flows for automated, multi-vendor eNB connection to the network, covering IP autoconfiguration, certificate enrolment, and secure connection establishment.

Which 3GPP releases include TS 32.508?

TS 32.508 is published in 5 releases, from Rel-12 to Rel-16. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 16.0.0 (Rel-16).

What category does TS 32.508 belong to?

TS 32.508 belongs to the Management (Self-Configuration) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.

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