8.9.12 Handling of IAB-MTs in INACTIVE State

38.4013GPPArchitecture descriptionNG-RANRelease 17TS

NOTE: The general principles and procedures described in this clause does not apply to ng-eNB.

The IAB-MT optionally supports the RRC INACTIVE state. Upon the IAB-MT entering the RRC INACTIVE state, it is up to implementation to keep or release the F1 connection of the collocated IAB-DU.