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UMTS Network

Architecture
UMTS Architecture
Section Objectives
Upon completion of this section, the participant
should be able to:
List and Identify UMTS Elements in a PLMN including
UTRAN and Core Network.
Explain Briefly UMTS Standard Interface
UMTS Architecture
GSM Architecture
D
C
BTS
BSC
A bis
TCU
A ter
MSC
VLR
HLR/AuC
BSS
NSS
PSTN
MS
UMTS Architecture
From GSM to GSM/GPRS Architecture
D
C
BTS
BSC
A bis
TCU
A ter
MSC
VLR
HLR/AuC
PSTN
PCU
Gr
Frame
Relay
Backbone
SGSN GGSN
A
Gb
Gb
Gn
Gn
IP
Backbone
MS
Access Network Core Network
Private
IP
Backbone
UMTS Architecture
UMTS Elements in a PLMN
Node B
(BTS)
Uu
Iub (ATM)
RNC
Iu
(CS & PS)
RNC
Iur
Iur
Iu
(CS & PS)
Node B
(BTS)
Uu
TRAU
MSC
VLR
SGSN
GGSN
Gn Gn
Gi
Iu CS
Iu PS
HLR/AuC
D
C
Gr
UE
UE
PSTN
External
Packet
Networks
ATM
Backbone
ATM
Backbone
Iub (ATM)
UMTS Architecture
UTRAN Elements: Node B
Node B
Logical node responsible
for radio
transmission/reception
in one or more cells
to/from the UE
Performs and reports
radio measurements to
the RNC
ATM Termination (Iub)
Inner Loop Power
Control
UMTS Architecture
UTRAN Elements: RNC
RNC
Responsible for the use and
integrity of the radio resources
within the RNS
Responsible for the handover
decisions that require signaling
to the UE
Provides a combining/splitting
function to support macro
diversity between different
Node Bs
ATM Switching and
Multiplexing
UMTS Architecture
CN Elements: GSM CN Elements (1)
HLR (Home Location Register)
Stores the master copy of the users
service profile.
Stores the UE location.
MSC/VLR (Mobile Switching
Center/Visitor Location Register)
Performs all necessary functions in
order to handle the circuit switched
services to and from the mobile
stations
Is expected to be identical in
hardware to the latest generation
GSMMSCs, although with a
different software version
GMSC (Gateway MSC)
The point where UMTS PLMN is
connected to external CS networks.
UMTS Architecture
CN Elements: GSM CN Elements (2)
SGSN (Serving GPRS Support Node)
Used for PS (Packet Switched) services.
Performs additionally the role of the VLR:
Subscription Information
The IMSI
One or more temporary identities
Zero or more PDP addresses
Location Information
Depending on the operating mode of the MS, the cell or the routing
area where the MS is registered
The VLR number of the associated VLR (if the Gs interface is
implemented)
The GGSN address of each GGSN for which an active PDP context
exists
GGSN (Gateway GPRS Support Node)
Gateway to external packet networks
UMTS Architecture
Overall functions
Overall Functions of UTRAN
Provision of Radio Coverage
System Access Control
Security and Privacy
Handover
Radio Resource
Management and Control
Overall Functions of CN
Switching
Mobility Management
Service Provision
Transmission of User Traffic
Between UTRAN(s) and/or
Fixed Network
Operations, Administration
and Maintenance
UMTS Architecture
UE Elements
UE
RNC RNC
CN
Node B provides :
o Means of communication between UE and the network
o Physical channels for synchronization, cell reselection
o Measurement information to the RNC
RNC is responsible for :
o RRC (Radio Resource Control)
o Handover (CS) & Cell Selection (PS)
o Ciphering/ De-Ciphering
CN is responsible for :
o Mobility Management (Location Registration, Authentication, Attach/Detach)
o Session Management
o Bearer Negotiation/Service Request
UMTS Architecture
Protocols used over the Iub Interface
RNC RNC
Iub
NBAP
ALCAP
Iub FP
SAAL - UNI
AAL5
ATM
SAAL - UNI
AAL5
ATM
Data stream
AAL2
ATM
Control Plane User Plane
Transport
Network
Control
Plane
The Node B Application Protocol (NBAP)
provides the following functions :
Cell Configuration Management
System Information Management
Resource Event Management
Common Transport Channel Management
Radio Link Management
Measurements on Common Resources
Measurements on Dedicated Resources
Physical layer
Note : ALCAP is not used by Nortel
UMTS Architecture
Protocols used over the Iur Interface
RNC RNC
Iur
RNSAP
ALCAP
Iur FP
SCCP
SAAL - NNI
AAL5
ATM
SAAL - NNI
AAL5
ATM
Data stream
AAL2
ATM
Control Plane User Plane
Transport
Network
Control
Plane
The Radio Networks Subsystem
Application Protocol (RNSAP) provides
the following functions :
Radio Link Management
Measurement reporting function
Transfer of UL and DL functions
Power Control
Load Management
Paging functions
relocation functions
Physical layer
RNC RNC
MTP3-B MTP3-B
Note : ALCAP is not used by Nortel
UMTS Architecture
Protocols used over the Iu CS Interface
Iu CS
RANAP
ALCAP
Iu CS FP
SCCP
SAAL - NNI
AAL5
ATM
SAAL - NNI
AAL5
ATM
Data stream
AAL2
ATM
Control Plane User Plane
Transport
Network
Control
Plane
The Radio Access Network
Application Protocol (RANAP) provides
the following functions :
Relocation functions
Overall RAB Management
Transport of Non Access Stratum messages
Paging functions
Security functions
CN information broadcast
Overload control over Iu Interface
Physical layer
RNC RNC
MTP3-B MTP3-B
Wireless
Gateway
TRAU
UMTS Architecture
Protocols used over the Iu PS Interface
Iu PS
RANAP Iu PS FP
SCCP
SAAL - NNI
AAL5
ATM
Control Plane User Plane
Transport
Network
Control
Plane
The Radio Access Network
Application Protocol (RANAP) provides
the following functions :
Relocation functions
Overall RAB Management
Transport of Non Access Stratum messages
Paging functions
Security functions
CN information broadcast
Overload control over Iu Interface
Physical layer
RNC RNC
MTP3-B
Wireless
Gateway
GTP-U
SAAL - NNI
AAL5
ATM
UDP
SGSN

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