7.3.1 General
34.123-13GPPPart 1: Protocol conformance specificationRelease 15TSUser Equipment (UE) conformance specification
7.3.1.1 General assumptions
If not otherwise mentioned, the same procedures as used in RRC test specification (TS 34.123-1) or in the Generic procedure (TS 34.108) applies to reach Initial conditions for PDCP testing. In this test description, common test sequences for PDCP (clause 7.3.1.2) are defined and are applied either as preamble or post amble to establish or release a Packet Switched (PS) connection for a test case.
If not explicitly described, the same message contents and settings are applied as described in the RRC test description default settings.
Detailed IP header compression coding mechanism as well as mechanism related error recovery and packet reordering described in IETF RFC 2507 are not verified.
For PDCP testing TCP/IP data type and UDP/IP data type as Non-TCP/IP data types are applied for IP data.
The IP data packet size shall be limited to 1500 bytes as defined in 3GPP TS 23.107, clause 6.5.1and 6.5.2 (range of QoS attributes).
An UE supporting IP Header compression protocol RFC 2507 shall be capable to store a header compression context of at least 512 bytes (Integer).
It shall be possible to reconfigure PDCP settings while UE test loop mode 1. With the applied test method using UE test loop mode 1, the UE as Originator and Receiver of PDCP SDUs (concurrent transmission) is tested.
7.3.1.2 Common Test sequences and Default message contents for PDCP
General
The settings and parameter used in the "Common Test sequences for PDCP" are described in the "Default PDCP Message Contents". If not explicitly shown there, the message contents are identical with the default contents for the same message type of layer 3 messages for RRC tests, to establish a packet switched session or connection. The contents of test case specific message parameters are described in the test case (Expected Sequence). If not explicitly shown, default settings and parameter are used as message content for all Common Test sequences.
7.3.1.2.1 Common Test sequences for PDCP
7.3.1.2.1.1 Setup a UE terminated PS session using IP Header compression in AM RLC (using UE Test loop test mode 1)
Initial Conditions
UE is in Idle mode (state 3 or state 7) as specified in clause 7.4 of TS 34.108.
Test procedure
After having received the System Information, the SS starts to setup a RRC connection. After connection establishment and Radio Bearer Setup, the UE test loop mode 1 is activated and the UE test loop mode 1 is closed.
Expected Sequence
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Step |
Direction |
Message |
Comments |
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UE |
SS |
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1 |
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SYSTEM INFORMATION |
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2 |
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PAGING TYPE 1 |
CN domain identity: PS domain Paging cause: interactive session |
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3 |
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RRC CONNECTION REQUEST |
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4 |
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RRC CONNECTION SETUP |
Connection Setup message PS sessions in AM RLC used in RRC testing matches here |
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5 |
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RRC CONNECTION SETUP COMPLETE |
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5a |
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AUTHENTICATION AND CIPHERING REQUEST |
As defined in TS 34.108, clause 7.4.2.6a |
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5b |
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AUTHENTICATION AND CIPHERING RESPONSE |
As defined in TS 34.108, clause 7.4.2.6a |
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5c |
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SECURITY MODE COMMAND |
As defined in TS 34.108, clause 7.4.2.6a |
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5d |
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SECURITY MODE COMPLETE |
As defined in TS 34.108, clause 7.4.2.6a |
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6 |
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ACTIVATE RB TEST MODE |
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7 |
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ACTIVATE RB TEST MODE COMPLETE |
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8 |
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RADIO BEARER SETUP |
The Radio Bearer configuration is as described in TS 34.108, clause 6.10, Prioritised RAB No. 23: QoS parameter: Traffic Class: Interactive or Background, max. UL:64 kbps max. DL:64 kbps, Residual BER as described in TS 34.108, clause: 6.10. |
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9 |
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RADIO BEARER SETUP COMPLETE |
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10 |
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CLOSE UE TEST LOOP |
The SS initiates UE test loop mode 1, indicated by the Parameter: "UE test loop mode" 1 (X1=0 and X2=0) The "DCCH dummy transmission" not used: disabled: (Y1=0) |
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11 |
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CLOSE UE TEST LOOP COMPLETE |
After having received the test mode acknowledgement, the UE test loop mode 1 is activated. |
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Specific message contents
The contents of test case specific message parameters are described in the test case (Expected Sequence). Default contents of messages are described in the clause Default PDCP Message Contents.
7.3.1.2.1.2 Setup a UE terminated PS session using IP Header compression in UM RLC (using UE Test loop test mode 1)
Initial Conditions
UE is in Idle mode (state 3 or state 7) as specified in clause 7.4 of TS 34.108.
Test procedure
After having received the System Information, the SS starts to setup a RRC connection. After connection establishment and Radio Bearer Setup, the UE test loop mode 1 is activated and the UE test loop mode 1 is closed.
Expected Sequence
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Step |
Direction |
Message |
Comments |
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UE |
SS |
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1 |
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SYSTEM INFORMATION |
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2 |
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PAGING TYPE 1 |
CN domain identity: PS domain Paging cause: interactive session |
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3 |
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RRC CONNECTION REQUEST |
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4 |
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RRC CONNECTION SETUP |
Connection Setup message PS sessions in UM RLC used in RRC testing matches here |
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5 |
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RRC CONNECTION SETUP COMPLETE |
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5a |
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AUTHENTICATION AND CIPHERING REQUEST |
As defined in TS 34.108, clause 7.4.2.6a |
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5b |
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AUTHENTICATION AND CIPHERING RESPONSE |
As defined in TS 34.108, clause 7.4.2.6a |
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5c |
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SECURITY MODE COMMAND |
As defined in TS 34.108, clause 7.4.2.6a |
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5d |
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SECURITY MODE COMPLETE |
As defined in TS 34.108, clause 7.4.2.6a |
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6 |
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ACTIVATE RB TEST MODE |
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7 |
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ACTIVATE RB TEST MODE COMPLETE |
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8 |
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RADIO BEARER SETUP |
The Radio Bearer configuration is as described in TS 34.108, clause 6.10, Prioritised RAB No. 23: QoS parameter: Traffic Class: Interactive or Background, max. UL:64 kbps max. DL:64 kbps, Residual BER as described in TS 34.108, clause: 6.10. |
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9 |
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RADIO BEARER SETUP COMPLETE |
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10 |
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CLOSE UE TEST LOOP |
The SS initiates UE test loop mode 1, indicated by the Parameter: "UE test loop mode"1 (X1=0 and X2=0) The "DCCH dummy transmission" not used: disabled: (Y1=0) |
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11 |
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CLOSE UE TEST LOOP COMPLETE |
After having received the test mode acknowledgement, the UE test loop mode 1 is activated. |
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Specific message contents
The contents of test case specific message parameters are described in the test case (Expected Sequence) Default contents of messages are described in the clause Default PDCP Message Contents.
7.3.1.2.1.3 Deactivate a UE terminated PS session using IP Header compression (using UE test loop mode 1)
Initial Conditions
UE is in connected mode, a UE test loop mode 1 for PDCP is activated, and the UE loop mode 1 is "closed".
Test procedure
The UE opens the UE test loop mode 1, deactivates the test mode and the PS session, releases the Radio Bearer and enters Idle mode.
Expected Sequence
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Step |
Direction |
Message |
Comments |
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UE |
SS |
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1 |
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OPEN UE TEST LOOP |
The SS terminates the UE test loop mode 1, (see described parameter) |
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2 |
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OPEN UE TEST LOOP COMPLETE |
After having received the test mode acknowledgement, the test loop mode 1 is deactivated. |
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3 |
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DEACTIVATE RB TEST MODE |
SS deactivates the RB test mode |
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4 |
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DEACTIVATE RB TEST MODE COMPLETE |
UE shall confirm the previous message. Afterwards, the UE returns to normal operation |
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5 |
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RRC CONNECTION RELEASE |
SS terminates the connection |
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6 |
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RRC CONNECTION RELEASE COMPLETE |
UE confirms the connection release and returns to Idle mode |
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Specific message contents
The contents of test case specific message parameter is described in the test case (Expected Sequence). Default contents of messages are described in the clause Default PDCP Message Contents.
7.3.1.2.1.4 (Activate closed loop mode1 in CELL_DCH and CELL_FACH states
Initial Conditions
UE is in Idle mode (state 3 or state 7) as specified in clause 7.4 of TS 34.108.
Test procedure
After having received the System Information, the SS starts to setup a RRC connection. After connection establishment and Radio Bearer Setup, the UE test loop mode 1 is activated and the UE test loop mode 1 is closed.
Expected Sequence
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Step |
Direction |
Message |
Comments |
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UE |
SS |
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1 |
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ACTIVATE RB TEST MODE |
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2 |
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ACTIVATE RB TEST MODE COMPLETE |
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2a |
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RADIO BEARER SETUP |
RRC RAB SETUP |
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2b |
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RADIO BEARER SETUP COMPLETE |
RRC |
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3 |
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CLOSE UE TEST LOOP |
The SS initiates UE test loop mode 1, indicated by the Parameter: "UE test loop mode" 1 (X1=0 and X2=0) The "DCCH dummy transmission" not used: disabled: (Y1=0) |
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4 |
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CLOSE UE TEST LOOP COMPLETE |
After having received the test mode acknowledgement, the UE test loop mode 1 is activated. |
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7.3.1.2.1.4.1 Specific message contents
For step 2a, the messages in clause 9 of TS 34.108 are used. To execute the procedure for the CELL_DCH case, use the message titled "Packet to CELL_DCH from CELL_DCH in PS". To execute the procedure for the CELL_FACH case, use the message titled "Packet to CELL_FACH from CELL_FACH in PS".
Specific message contents
The contents of test case specific message parameters are described in the test case (Expected Sequence). Default contents of messages are described in the clause Default PDCP Message Contents.
7.3.1.2.1.5 Setup a UE terminated CS session in UM RLC (using UE Test loop test mode 1)
Initial Conditions
UE is in Idle mode (state 2 or state 7) as specified in clause 7.4 of TS 34.108.
Test procedure
After having received the System Information, the SS starts to setup a RRC connection. After connection establishment and Radio Bearer Setup, the UE test loop mode 1 is activated and the UE test loop mode 1 is closed.
Expected Sequence
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Step |
Direction |
Message |
Comments |
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UE |
SS |
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1 |
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SYSTEM INFORMATION |
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2 |
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PAGING TYPE 1 |
CN domain identity: CS domain Paging cause: Terminating Conversational Call |
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3 |
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RRC CONNECTION REQUEST |
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4 |
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RRC CONNECTION SETUP |
Connection Setup message CS sessions in UM RLC used in RRC testing matches here |
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5 |
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RRC CONNECTION SETUP COMPLETE |
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5a |
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AUTHENTICATION AND CIPHERING REQUEST |
As defined in TS 34.108, clause 7.4.2.6a |
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5b |
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AUTHENTICATION AND CIPHERING RESPONSE |
As defined in TS 34.108, clause 7.4.2.6a |
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5c |
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SECURITY MODE COMMAND |
As defined in TS 34.108, clause 7.4.2.6a |
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5d |
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SECURITY MODE COMPLETE |
As defined in TS 34.108, clause 7.4.2.6a |
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6 |
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ACTIVATE RB TEST MODE |
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7 |
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ACTIVATE RB TEST MODE COMPLETE |
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8 |
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RADIO BEARER SETUP |
The Radio Bearer configuration is as described in TS 34.108, clause 6.10.2.2, combination No. 9: Conversational / speech / UL:(12.2, 7.95, 5.9, 4.75) kbps DL: (12.2, 7.95, 5.9, 4.75) kbps / CS RAB on E-DCH and HS-DSCH + UL: [max bit rate depending on UE category and TTI] DL: [max bit rate depending on UE category] SRBs for DCCH on E-DCH and HS-DSCH |
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9 |
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RADIO BEARER SETUP COMPLETE |
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10 |
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CLOSE UE TEST LOOP |
The SS initiates UE test loop mode 1, indicated by the Parameter: "UE test loop mode"1 (X1=0 and X2=0) The "DCCH dummy transmission" not used: disabled: (Y1=0) |
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11 |
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CLOSE UE TEST LOOP COMPLETE |
After having received the test mode acknowledgement, the UE test loop mode 1 is activated. |
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Specific message contents
Default contents of messages are described in the clause Default PDCP Message Contents, except for the contents of the RADIO BEARER SETUP which are as described in TS 34.108, clause 9.1.1 with condition A23.
The contents of test case specific message parameters are described in the test case (Expected Sequence).
7.3.1.2.2 Default PDCP Message Contents
This clause contains the default values of RRC messages used for PDCP testing, other than those specified in TS 34.108 clauses 6 and 9, and default values of PDCP messages. Unless indicated otherwise in specific test cases, only PDCP related specific message contents are described here which shall be transmitted by the system simulator in RRC messages, and which are required to be received from the UE under test. If not explicitly described, the message contents are identical with the default contents for the same message type of layer 3 messages for RRC tests, to establish a packet switched session or connection.
The necessary L3 messages are listed in alphabetic order, with the exception of the SYSTEM INFORMATION messages, where it is the information elements which are listed in alphabetic order (this is because some information elements occur in several SYSTEM INFORMATION types).
In this clause, decimal values are normally used. However, sometimes a hexadecimal value, indicated by an "H", or a binary value, indicated by a "B" is used.
Default SYSTEM INFORMATION:
NOTE: SYSTEM INFORMATION BLOCK TYPE 1 (except for PLMN type "GSM-MAP"), SYSTEM INFORMATION BLOCK TYPE 8, SYSTEM INFORMATION BLOCK TYPE 9, SYSTEM INFORMATION BLOCK TYPE 10, SYSTEM INFORMATION BLOCK TYPE 14, SYSTEM INFORMATION BLOCK TYPE 15 and INFORMATION BLOCK TYPE 16 messages are not used.
Contents of CONNECTION SETUP message:
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Information Element |
Value/remark |
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Capability update requirement |
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– UE radio access capability update requirement |
TRUE |
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– System specific capability update requirement list |
UE only supports 1 system |
Contents of CONNECTION SETUP COMPLETE message:
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Information Element |
Value/remark |
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UE radio access capability |
Value will be checked. Stated capability must be compatible with 34.123-2 (c.f. PICS/PIXIT statements in GSM) and the user settings |
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– Conformance test compliance |
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– PDCP Capability – Max PDCP SN – Support of lossless SRNS relocation – Support for RFC2507 – Max HC context space – Support for CS Voice over HSPA |
(TCP_SPACE + NON_TCP_SPACE)) Shall be present for Rel-8 and later UEs. May be present for Rel-7 UEs |
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– RLC Capability |
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– Transport channel capability |
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– RF Capability |
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– Physical channel capability |
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– UE multi-mode/multi-RAT capability |
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– Security Capability |
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– LCS Capability |
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– Measurement capability |
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UE system specific capability |
Value will be checked. UE must include the classmark information for the supported system |
Contents of RB RECONFIGURATION COMPLETE message:
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Information Element |
Value/remark |
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– Downlink counter synchronisation info – RB with PDCP information list – RB with information |
Value will be checked. Stated capability must be compatible with 34.123-2 (c.f. PICS/PIXIT statements in GSM) and the user settings |
Contents of ACTIVATE RB TEST MODE message:
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Information Element |
Value/remark |
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Protocol Discriminator |
TS 24.007, 11.2.3.1.1 |
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Skip indicator |
TS 24.007, 11.2.3.1.2 |
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Message type |
01000100B |
Contents of ACTIVATE RB TEST MODE COMPLETE message:
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Information Element |
Value/remark |
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Protocol Discriminator |
TS 24.007, 11.2.3.1.1 |
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Skip indicator |
TS 24.007, 11.2.3.1.2 |
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Message type |
01000101B |
Contents of DEACTIVATE RB TEST MODE message:
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Information Element |
Value/remark |
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Protocol Discriminator |
TS 24.007, 11.2.3.1.1 |
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Skip indicator |
TS 24.007, 11.2.3.1.2 |
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Message type |
01000110B |
Contents of DEACTIVATE RB TEST MODE COMPLETE message:
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Information Element |
Value/remark |
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Protocol Discriminator |
TS 24.007, 11.2.3.1.1 |
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Skip indicator |
TS 24.007, 11.2.3.1.2 |
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Message type |
01000111B |
Contents of CLOSE UE TEST LOOP message:
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Information Element |
Value/remark |
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Protocol Discriminator |
TS 24.007, 11.2.3.1.1 |
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Skip indicator |
TS 24.007, 11.2.3.1.2 |
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Message type |
01000000B |
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UE test loop mode |
000000100B (X2=0 and X1=0 for UE test mode 1, Y1=0 DCCH dummy transmission disabled) |
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UE test loop mode 1 LB setup – Length of UE loop mode 1 LB setup IE – LB setup list – LB setup RAB subflow #1 – Z13…Z0 (Uplink RLC SDU size in bits) |
4 octets 0…16383 (binary coded, Z13 most significant bit); value as negotiated |
Contents of CLOSE UE TEST LOOP COMPLETE message:
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Information Element |
Value/remark |
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Protocol Discriminator |
TS 24.007, 11.2.3.1.1 |
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Skip indicator |
TS 24.007, 11.2.3.1.2 |
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Message type |
01000001B |
Contents of OPEN UE TEST LOOP message:
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Information Element |
Value/remark |
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IE Identifier (only in AM) |
1000xxxx |
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Protocol Discriminator |
TS 24.007, 11.2.3.1.1 |
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Skip indicator |
TS 24.007, 11.2.3.1.2 |
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Message type |
01000010B |
Contents of OPEN UE TEST LOOP COMPLETE message:
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Information Element |
Value/remark |
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Protocol Discriminator |
TS 24.007, 11.2.3.1.1 |
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Skip indicator |
TS 24.007, 11.2.3.1.2 |
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Message type |
01000011B |