TS 38.424 – Xn Interface User Plane Transport Protocol
3GPP TS 38.424 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Xn Interface User Plane Transport Protocol. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies user data transport protocols and signaling for establishing user plane transport bearers over the Xn interface between NG-RAN nodes.
Releases and versions of TS 38.424
| 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 | 15.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.424
Category: Radio Access (Xn Interface). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
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Specifications referenced by TS 38.424
Specifications that reference TS 38.424
Other specifications in the 38 series
- TS 38.420 Introduction to Xn interface specifications
- TS 38.421 Xn Interface Layer 1 Specification
- TS 38.422 Xn Signalling Transport Specification
- TS 38.423 NG-RAN Xn Application Protocol
- TS 38.425 NR User Plane Protocol Specification
- TS 38.455 NR Positioning Protocol A
- TS 38.460 E1 Interface General Aspects and Principles
- TS 38.461 E1 Interface Layer 1 Specification
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.424?
3GPP TS 38.424 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Xn Interface User Plane Transport Protocol. Specifies user data transport protocols and signaling for establishing user plane transport bearers over the Xn interface between NG-RAN nodes.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.424?
TS 38.424 is published in 5 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 38.424 belong to?
TS 38.424 belongs to the Radio Access (Xn Interface) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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