TS 36.424 – X2 Interface User Plane Transport Protocols
3GPP TS 36.424 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for X2 Interface User Plane Transport Protocols. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies user data transport protocols over X2 interface between eNBs, including GTP-U over UDP/IP for data forwarding and Dual Connectivity.
Releases and versions of TS 36.424
| 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 | 15.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.0.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 36.424
Category: Radio Access (X2 Interface). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 36.424
- TS 37.340 Overview of Multi-Connectivity Operation using E-UTRA and NR
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 29.281 GTPv1-U Protocol Specification
- TS 36.401 E-UTRAN Overall Architecture Description
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- TS 36.425 X2 User Plane Protocol for Dual Connectivity
Specifications that reference TS 36.424
Other specifications in the 36 series
- TS 36.420 X2 Interface Introduction for E-UTRAN
- TS 36.421 X2 Interface Layer 1 Specification
- TS 36.422 X2 Signalling Transport Specification
- TS 36.423 X2 Application Protocol (X2AP) Specification
- TS 36.425 X2 User Plane Protocol for Dual Connectivity
- TS 36.440 E-UTRAN MBMS Architecture Description
- TS 36.441 MBMS Layer 1 Specifications for E-UTRAN
- TS 36.442 Signalling transport for M2 and M3 interfaces
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 36.424?
3GPP TS 36.424 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for X2 Interface User Plane Transport Protocols. Specifies user data transport protocols over X2 interface between eNBs, including GTP-U over UDP/IP for data forwarding and Dual Connectivity.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 36.424?
TS 36.424 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 36.424 belong to?
TS 36.424 belongs to the Radio Access (X2 Interface) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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