3 Definitions and abbreviations

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3.1 Definitions

For the purposes of the present document, the terms and definitions given in 3GPP TR 21.905 [1] and the following apply. A term defined in the present document takes precedence over the definition of the same term, if any, in 3GPP TR 21.905 [1].

gNB: as defined in TS 38.300 [8].

ng-eNB: as defined in TS 38.300 [8].

NG-RAN node: as defined in TS 38.300 [8].

NG-U: as defined in TS 38.300 [8].

PDU Session: as defined in TS 23.501[2].

3.2 Abbreviations

For the purposes of the present document, the abbreviations given in 3GPP TR 21.905 [1] and the following apply. An abbreviation defined in the present document takes precedence over the definition of the same abbreviation, if any, in 3GPP TR 21.905 [1].

5GC 5G Core

5QI 5G QoS Identifier

AMF Access and Mobility Management Function

GTP GPRS Tunnelling Protocol

IP Internet Protocol

NGAP NG Application Protocol

TEID Tunnel Endpoint Identifier

UDP User Datagram Protocol

UPF User Plane Function