8.4.3 SCG suspend/resume in RRC_INACTIVE

38.4013GPPArchitecture descriptionNG-RANRelease 17TS

In the following, the procedure for SCG resume in RRC_INACTIVE is described.

Figure 8.4.3-1: SCG Suspend/Resume in RRC_INACTIVE

1. The CU of SN sends the UE CONTEXT MODIFICATION REQUEST message to the DU of SN to suspend the SCG of the UE before the UE enters into RRC_INACTIVE state from RRC_CONNECTED state.

2. The DU of SN sends the UE CONTEXT MODIFICATION RESPONSE to the CU of SN, and keeps all lower layer configuration for UEs without transmitting or receiving data from UE.

3~4: refer to TS 37.340 [12].

5. The CU of SN sends the UE CONTEXT MODIFICATION REQUEST message to the DU of SN to resume the SCG of the UE before the UE enters into RRC_CONNECTED state from RRC_INACTIVE state.

6. The DU of SN sends the UE CONTEXT MODIFICATION RESPONSE message to the CU of SN, and uses the previously stored lower layer configuration for the UE.

7~11: refer to TS 37.340 [12].