4.9.6 Test procedures for Switch off / Power off UE

38.508-13GPP5GSPart 1: Common test environmentRelease 17TSUser Equipment (UE) conformance specification

4.9.6.1 Switch off / Power off procedure in RRC_IDLE

Table 4.9.6.1-1: Switch off procedure in RRC_IDLE

Step

Procedure

Message Sequence

U – S

Message

EXCEPTION: Steps 1a1 to 1b1 describe behaviour that depends on the UE capability; the "lower case letter" identifies a step sequence that take place if [36] pc_SwitchOnOff or [37] pc_USIM_Removal is supported

1a1

IF pc_SwitchOnOff THEN switch off UE, IF pc_USIM_Removal THEN remove the USIM (Note 1)

1a2

UE transmits an RRCSetupRequest message.

–>

RRC: RRCSetupRequest

1a3

SS transmit an RRCSetup message.

<–

RRC: RRCSetup

EXCEPTION: Steps 1a4Aa1 to 1a4Aa5b1 specify optional behaviour if the UE has previously performed IMS registration

1a4Aa1

The UE transmits an RRCSetupComplete message to confirm the successful completion of the connection establishment and to initiate the IMS signalling procedure by including the SERVICE REQUEST message.

–>

RRC: RRCSetupComplete

5GMM: SERVICE REQUEST

1a4Aa2

The SS transmits a SecurityModeCommand message to activate AS security.

<–

RRC: SecurityModeCommand

1a4Aa3

The UE transmits a SecurityModeComplete message and establishes the initial security configuration.

–>

RRC: SecurityModeComplete

1a4Aa4

The SS transmits an RRCReconfiguration message and a SERVICE ACCEPT message to establish SRB2 and DRB.

<–

RRC: RRCReconfiguration

5GMM: SERVICE ACCEPT

EXCEPTION: In parallel to the event described in step 1a4Aa5 below, the generic test procedure in TS 34.229-5 [47] Annex A.11 may be performed.

1a4Aa5

The UE transmits an RRCReconfigurationComplete message.

–>

RRC: RRCReconfigurationComplete

EXCEPTION: Steps 1a4Aa5a1 – 1a4Aa5b1 may be performed depending on UE implementation

1a4Aa5a1

The UE transmits a PDU SESSION RELEASE REQUEST message.

–>

PDU SESSION RELEASE REQUEST

1a4Aa5a2

PDU session release procedure defined in clause 4.9.21 of TS 38.508-1 [4] is performed

1a4Aa5a3

The UE transmits a DEREGISTRATION REQUEST message.

–>

5GMM: DEREGISTRATION REQUEST

1a4Aa5b1

The UE transmits a DEREGISTRATION REQUEST message

5GMM: DEREGISTRATION REQUEST

EXCEPTION: Step 1a4Ab1 below specifies the behaviour if the UE has not previously performed IMS registration

1a4Ab1

The UE transmits an RRCSetupComplete message including the DEREGISTRATION REQUEST message.

–>

RRC: RRCSetupComplete

5GMM: DEREGISTRATION REQUEST

1a4

Void

1a5

The SS transmits an RRCRelease message

<–

RRC: RRCRelease

1b1

ELSE power off UE (Note 2)

Note 1: USIM removal is a feasible alternative to switch off UE.

Note 2: Power off is used when UE don’t support switch off or USIM removal, in which case no UE originated deregistration procedure is expected.

4.9.6.2 Switch off / Power off procedure in RRC_INACTIVE

4.9.6.2.1 Procedure

Table 4.9.6.2.1-1: Switch off procedure in RRC_INACTIVE

Step

Procedure

Message Sequence

U – S

Message

EXCEPTION: Steps 1a1 to 1b1 describe behaviour that depends on the UE capability; the "lower case letter" identifies a step sequence that take place if [36] pc_SwitchOnOff or [37] pc_USIM_Removal is supported

1a1

IF pc_SwitchOnOff THEN switch off UE, IF pc_USIM_Removal THEN remove the USIM (Note 1)

1a2

UE transmits an RRCResumeRequest message.

–>

NR RRC: RRCResumeRequest

1a3

SS transmit an RRCResume message.

<–

NR RRC: RRCResume

EXCEPTION: Steps 1a4Aa1 to 1a4Aa5b1 specify optional behaviour if the UE has previously performed IMS registration

1a4Aa1

The UE transmits an RRCResumeComplete message to confirm the successful completion of the connection establishment and to initiate the IMS signalling procedure by including the SERVICE REQUEST message.

–>

RRC: RRCResumeComplete

5GMM: SERVICE REQUEST

1a4Aa2

The SS transmits a SecurityModeCommand message to activate AS security.

<–

RRC: SecurityModeCommand

1a4Aa3

The UE transmits a SecurityModeComplete message and establishes the initial security configuration.

–>

RRC: SecurityModeComplete

1a4Aa4

The SS transmits an RRCReconfiguration message and a SERVICE ACCEPT message to establish SRB2 and DRB.

<–

RRC: RRCReconfiguration

5GMM: SERVICE ACCEPT

EXCEPTION: In parallel to the event described in step 1a4Aa5 below, the generic test procedure in TS 34.229-5 [47] Annex A.11 may be performed.

1a4Aa5

The UE transmits an RRCReconfigurationComplete message.

–>

RRC: RRCReconfigurationComplete

EXCEPTION: Steps 1a4Aa5a1 – 1a4Aa5b1 may be performed depending on UE implementation

1a4Aa5a1

The UE transmits a PDU SESSION RELEASE REQUEST message.

–>

PDU SESSION RELEASE REQUEST

1a4Aa5a2

PDU session release procedure defined in clause 4.9.21 of TS 38.508-1 [4] is performed

1a4Aa5a3

The UE transmits a DEREGISTRATION REQUEST message.

–>

5GMM: DEREGISTRATION REQUEST

1a4Aa5b1

The UE transmits a DEREGISTRATION REQUEST message

5GMM: DEREGISTRATION REQUEST

EXCEPTION: Step 1a4Ab1 below specifies the behaviour if the UE has not previously performed IMS registration

1a4

Void

1a5

The SS transmits an RRCRelease message

<–

NR RRC: RRCRelease

1b1

ELSE power off UE (Note 2)

Note 1: USIM removal is a feasible alternative to switch off UE.

Note 2: Power off is used when UE don’t support switch off or USIM removal, in which case no UE originated deregistration procedure is expected.

4.9.6.2.2 Specific Message contents

Table 4.9.6.2.2-1: RRCResumeRequest

Derivation Path: TS 38.331 [6], clause 6.2.2

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

RRCResumeRequest ::= SEQUENCE {

rrcResumeRequest SEQUENCE {

resumeIdentity

Not checked

resumeMAC-I

Not checked

resumeCause

Not checked

spare

Not checked

}

}

4.9.6.3 Switch off / Power off procedure in RRC_CONNECTED

Table 4.9.6.3-1: Switch off procedure in RRC_CONNECTED

Step

Procedure

Message Sequence

U – S

Message

1a1-1a3

Void

2-4

Void

EXCEPTION: Steps 5a1 to 5b1 describe behaviour that depends on the UE implementation; the "lower case letter" identifies a step sequence that take place if a particular implementation is under test.

5a1

IF pc_SwitchOnOff THEN switch off UE, IF pc_USIM_Removal THEN remove the USIM (Note 1)

EXCEPTION : Step 5a1Aa1 to 5a2Ab1 below specifies optional behaviour if the UE has previously performed IMS registration

5a1Aa1

The UE may perform the generic test procedure described in TS 34.229-5 [47] Annex A.11

EXCEPTION: Steps 5a2Aa1a1 – 5a2Ab1 may be performed depending on UE implementation

5a2Aa1a1

The UE transmits a PDU SESSION RELEASE REQUEST message.

–>

PDU SESSION RELEASE REQUEST

5a2Aa1a2

PDU session release procedure defined in clause 4.9.21 of TS 38.508-1 [4] is performed

5a2Aa1a3

The UE transmits a DEREGISTRATION REQUEST message.

–>

5GMM: DEREGISTRATION REQUEST

5a2Ab1

The UE transmits a DEREGISTRATION REQUEST message.

–>

5GMM: DEREGISTRATION REQUEST

5a3

The SS transmits an RRCRelease message.

<–

NR RRC: RRCRelease

5b1

ELSE power off UE (Note 2)

Note 1: USIM removal is a feasible alternative to switch off UE.

Note 2: Power off is used when UE don’t support switch off or USIM removal, in which case no UE originated deregistration procedure is expected.

4.9.6.3A Switch off / Power off procedure in RRC_CONNECTED with T3540 started

Table 4.9.6.3A-1: Switch off procedure in RRC_CONNECTED with T3540 started

Step

Procedure

Message Sequence

U – S

Message

1

SS starts timer1 = T3540 (10 sec).

2

The SS locally releases the RRC connection.

3

SS waits for Timer1 expires.

NOTE: On expiry of T3540 UE shall locally release the established N1 NAS signalling connection

4

The test procedure as described in Table 4.9.6.1-1: Switch off procedure in RRC_IDLE take place.

4.9.6.4 Switch off / Power off procedure in State DEREGISTERED

Table 4.9.6.4-1: Switch off procedure in State DEREGISTERED

Step

Procedure

Message Sequence

U – S

Message

EXCEPTION: Steps 1a1 to 1b1 describe behaviour that depends on the UE capability; the "lower case letter" identifies a step sequence that take place if [36] pc_SwitchOnOff or [37] pc_USIM_Removal is supported

1a1

IF pc_SwitchOnOff THEN switch off UE (Note 1)

1b1

ELSE power off UE (Note 2)

Note 1: USIM removal is a feasible alternative to switch off UE.

Note 2: Power off is used when UE don’t support switch off or USIM removal.

4.9.6.5 Switch off / Power off procedure in WLAN Ipsec_SA_Established

Table 4.9.6.5-1: Switch off procedure in Ipsec_SA_Established

Step

Procedure

Message Sequence

U – S

Message

EXCEPTION: Steps 1a1 to 1b1 describe behaviour that depends on the UE capability; the "lower case letter" identifies a step sequence that take place if [30] pc_SwitchOnOff or [31] pc_USIM_Removal is supported

1a1

IF pc_SwitchOnOff THEN switch off UE (Note 1)

1a2

The UE transmits a DEREGISTRATION REQUEST message.

–>

5GMM: DEREGISTRATION REQUEST

1a3

The generic procedure for SS-requested IPsec Secure tunnel disconnection, specified in subclause 4.5A.5, takes place performing disconnection of security association

1b1

ELSE power off UE (Note 2)

Note 1: USIM removal is a feasible alternative to switch off UE.

Note 2: Power off is used when UE don’t support switch off or USIM removal, in which case no UE originated deregistration procedure is expected.