TS 52.021 – GSM A-bis Interface Network Management
3GPP TS 52.021 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM A-bis Interface Network Management. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies network management messages and procedures across the GSM A-bis interface (Qx) between BSC and BTS for multi-vendor interoperability.
Releases and versions of TS 52.021
| 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 | 12.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 52.021
Category: Management (Network Management). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: Management.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 52.021
- TS 48.058 BSC-BTS interface layer 3 specification
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 44.006 LAPDm Protocol for MS-BS Interface
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 45.002 GSM/EDGE Radio Physical Layer Specification
- TS 45.005 GSM RF Requirements for MS and BSS
- TS 45.008 GSM Radio Link Control Specification
- TS 48.051 BSC-BTS Interface Introduction (GSM)
- TS 48.052 BSC-BTS A-bis Interface General Aspects
- TS 48.056 A-bis Interface Link Layer Specification
Specifications that reference TS 52.021
- TR 23.977 Bandwidth/Resource Savings & Speech Quality Requirements
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 52.021?
3GPP TS 52.021 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM A-bis Interface Network Management. Specifies network management messages and procedures across the GSM A-bis interface (Qx) between BSC and BTS for multi-vendor interoperability.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 52.021?
TS 52.021 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 52.021 belong to?
TS 52.021 belongs to the Management (Network Management) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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