TR 38.918 – Technical Report on 5G NR UE full stack testing of network slicing
3GPP TR 38.918 is the 3GPP Technical Report for Technical Report on 5G NR UE full stack testing of network slicing. Its official 3GPP title is “Study on 5G NR User Equipment (UE) Full Stack Testing for Network Slicing”. It is published in 2 releases (Rel-17 to Rel-18); the latest version is 18.4.0 in Rel-18.
Study on test procedures for full protocol stack testing and service performance testing of 5G NR UE supporting network slicing
Releases and versions of TR 38.918
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-18 | 18.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 0.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TR 38.918
Category: Testing (Network Slicing). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TR 38.918
- TS 24.526 5GS UE Policies
- TS 23.003 Numbering, Addressing and Identification
- TS 38.521 UE Conformance Specification
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 38.323 PDCP Protocol Specification
- TS 38.321 NR MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 38.322 NR Radio Link Control (RLC) Protocol Specification
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- TS 38.508 5G NR UE ICS Proforma
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 23.503 5G Policy and Charging Control Framework
- TS 24.501 5GS NAS Protocol Specification
Other specifications in the 38 series
- TR 38.908 NR n104 BS EIRP Mask and Testing
- TR 38.912 Study on New Radio Access Technology
- TR 38.913 Next Gen Access Tech Scenarios & Requirements
- TR 38.914 Study on Scenarios and Requirements for 6G Radio
- TR 38.921 IMT Parameters Study for 6.4-7.1 & 10-10.5 GHz
- TR 38.922 IMT parameters study for NR in higher frequency ranges
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TR 38.918?
3GPP TR 38.918 is the 3GPP Technical Report for Technical Report on 5G NR UE full stack testing of network slicing. Study on test procedures for full protocol stack testing and service performance testing of 5G NR UE supporting network slicing
Which 3GPP releases include TR 38.918?
TR 38.918 is published in 2 releases, from Rel-17 to Rel-18. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 18.4.0 (Rel-18).
What category does TR 38.918 belong to?
TR 38.918 belongs to the Testing (Network Slicing) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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