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UE

BSS

S-RNC

The procedu
( "RRC: Handover from U
1.RRC:Cell Change Order from UTRAN
2.Routing Area Update Request
UE Connected

4.SRNS Context Req

4.SRNS Context Resp

UE Connected

8.SRNS Data Forward C

8.Forward Packet

UE Connected

13.Iu Release Comm

13. Iu Release Comp

19.Routing Area Update Accept

20.Routing Area Update Complete

22. BSS Packet Flow Context Procedure

Note: the following information about the procedure ,

1.When the PS data volume is low, the UE may be in CELL_PCH, URA_PCH, or Cell_FACH state or when UE
information, the UE can initiate cell reselection to perform a handover to GSM. The cell reselection is initiated
SGSN to SRNC.

When the UE in Idle ,URA_PCH.Cell_PCH or Cell_FACH states, the cell reselection procedure does not includ

2.After cell reselection to a GSM cell, the NodeB sends a RADIO LINK FAILURE INDICATION message beca
cell.This message, however, is unnecessary to the procedure of inter-RAT PS handover from WCDMA to GSM
3. After the UE accesses a GSM cell, the SGSN directly sends an IU RELEASE COMMAND message to the S
to be transferred.
4.The SRNS context transfer is unnecessary to the procedure of inter-RAT PS handover from WCDMA to GS

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UE

BSC

S-RNC

1. Inter-RAT Handover
Decision

2.Routing Area Update Request

5.Security Functions

16.Routing Area Update Accept

17.Routing Area Update Complete

19.Service Request

20. RAB Assignement Request

Setup Radio Resources
20. RAB Assignement Response

L3 Messages - Inter-RAT Handover Procedure

SGSN2G

SGSN3G

MSC2G

GGSN

Inter-RAT PS Handover from WCDMA to GSM

The procedure in this stage is simiilar to Inter-RAT CS Handover from WCDMA to GSM
RRC: Handover from UTRAN Command " message is equivalent to "RRC:Cell Change Order from UTRAN" )

3.SGSN Context Request

4.SRNS Context Request
4.SRNS Context Response
5.SGSN Context Response
6.Security Functions
7.SGSN Context Acknowledge

C1

8.SRNS Data Forward Command

8.Forward Packets
9. Forward Packets
10. Update PDP Context Request
10. Update PDP Context Response
11. Update GPRS Location
12. Cancel Location
13.Iu Release Command
13. Iu Release Complete
12. Cancel Location Acknowledge
14. Insert Subscriber Data
14. Insert Subscriber Data Acknowledge

15. Update GPRS Location Acknowledge

16. Location Update Request
18 Location Update Accept

21. TMSI Reallocation Complete

_FACH state or when UE in Idle state. Based on the parameters in the system
ell reselection is initiated with an SRNS CONTEXT REQUEST message sent from the

procedure does not include the sub-procedires which marked with "UE Connected)

ICATION message because the UE stops the transmission towards the WCDMA
ver from WCDMA to GSM.
MAND message to the SRNC, if the Packet Data Protocol (PDP) context does not need

ver from WCDMA to GSM.

L3 Messages - Inter-RAT Handover Procedure

SGSN3G

SGSN2G

GGSN

Inter-RAT PS Handover from GSM to WCDMA

3.SGSN Context Request

MSC3G

4.SGSN Context Response

5.Security Functions
6.SGSN Context Acknowledge

C1
7. Forward Packets
8. Update PDP Context Request
8 Update PDP Context Response
9. Update GPRS Location
10. Cancel Location
10. Cancel Location Acknowledge
11. Insert Subscriber Data
11. Insert Subscriber Data Acknowledge
12. Update GPRS Location Acknowledge
13. Location Update Request

15 Location Update Accept

C2

C3

18. TMSI Reallocation Complete

>>Inter-RAT HO Algorit

HLR

MSC3G

om UTRAN" )

SRNS Context Transfer

Cancel Location

l Location Acknowledge

dge

Iu release

edge

17. Update Location

>>Inter-RAT HO Algorit

HLR

MSC2G

Cancel Location

l Location Acknowledge

dge

edge

14a. Update Location

14b.Cancel Location
14c. Cancel Location Ack
14d. Insert Subscriber Data
14e. Insert Subscriber Data Ack
14f. Update Location Ack

>>Inter-RAT HO Algorithm and related parameters

RNS Context Transfer

The Inter-RAT PS handover from WCDMA to GSM procedure is described as follo

1.The UE in Cell_DCH state, the UTRAN decides to initiate an inter-RAT handover in the PS do
and stop the data transmission between the UE and the network

2. The UE sends a "Routing Area Update Request" message to the 2G SGSN. The update type
attach. The BSS adds the CGI including the RAC and LAC of the cell to the received message b

3. The new 2G SGSN sends an "SGSN Context Request" message to the old 3G SGSN to obta
TMSI Signature is valid, the old 3G SGSN starts a timer. Otherwise, the old 3G SGSN respons

4. If the UE stay in connected mode before handover, the old 3G SGSN sends an "SRNS Conte
PDUs to the UE, and send an "SRNS Context Response" message to the old 3G SGSN

5. The old 3G SGSN sends an "SGSN Context Response" message to the 2G SGSN including
6. The security functions can be excuted
7. The new 2G SGSN sends an 'SGSN Context Acknowledge" message to the old 3G SGSN. T
ready to receive PDUs belonging to the activated PDP contexts

8. The old 3G SGSN sends a "Data Forward Command" message to the SRNS. The SRNS sta
the old 3G SGSN
9. The old 3G SGSN tunnels the GTP PDUs to the new 2G SGSN. In the PDUs, the sequence

10. the new 2G SGSN sends an "Update PDP Context Request" message to each related GGS
message after updating it's PDP Context fields

11. The new 2G SGSN sends an "Update GPRS Location" message ,requesting the HLR to mo
12. The HLR sends a "Cancel Location" message to the old 3G SGSN. the old 3G SGSN respo
timer expires,the old 3G SGSN removes the MM and PDP contexts.

13. The old 3G SGSN sends an "Iu release command" message to the SRNS. After data-forwa
Release complete"

14. The HLR sends an "Insert Subscriber Data" message to the new 2G SGSN. The 2G SGSN
returen an "Insert Subscriber Data Ack" message to the HLR

15.The HLR sends an "Update GPRS Location ACK" message to the new 2G SGSN
16. If the association has to be established, the new 2G SGSN sens a 'Location Update Reques
number for creating or updating the association

17. If the subscriber data in VLR is marked as not confirmed by the HLR. the new VLR informs
subscriber data in the new VLR
- The new VLR sends an "Update Location" message to the HLR
- The HLR cancels the data in the old VLR by sending a "Cancel Location" message to the old
- The old VLR acknowledge the message by responding with a "Cancel Location ACK" messag
- The HLR sends an "Insert Subscriber Data" message to the new VLR
- The new VLR acknowledge the message by responding with an "Insert Subscriber Data ACK
- The HLR responds with an "Update Location Ack" message to the new VLR

18. The new VLR allocates a new TMSI and responds with a "Location Update Accept" messag
19. The new 2G SGSN checks the presence of the MS in the new RA. If all checks area succes

- The new VLR sends an "Update Location" message to the HLR

- The HLR cancels the data in the old VLR by sending a "Cancel Location" message to the old
- The old VLR acknowledge the message by responding with a "Cancel Location ACK" messag
- The HLR sends an "Insert Subscriber Data" message to the new VLR
- The new VLR acknowledge the message by responding with an "Insert Subscriber Data ACK
- The HLR responds with an "Update Location Ack" message to the new VLR

18. The new VLR allocates a new TMSI and responds with a "Location Update Accept" messag
19. The new 2G SGSN checks the presence of the MS in the new RA. If all checks area succes
established between the new 2G SGSN and the UE. The 2G SGSN responds to the UE with a

20. The UE acknowledge the new P-TMSI by returning a "Routing Area Update Complete" mes
21. The new 2G SGSN sends a "TMSI Reallocation Complete" message to the new VLR if the U
22. The 2G SGSN and the BSS perform the "BSS Packet Flow Context" procedure

>>Inter-RAT HO Algorithm and related parameters

The Inter-RAT PS handover from GSM to WCDMA procedure is described as follo

1.The GSM decides to perform an inter-RAT handover in PS domanin and stops the data transm

2. The UE sends a "Routing Area Update Request" message to the 3G SGSN. The update type
update with IMSI attach. The SRNC adds the the RAC and LAC of the cell to the received mes

3. The new 3G SGSN obtain the address of the old 2G SGSN, and then sends an 'SGSN Conte
the UE. The old 2G SGSN validates the old P-TMSI signature. If the old P-TMSI Signature is va

The Inter-RAT PS handover from GSM to WCDMA procedure is described as follo

1.The GSM decides to perform an inter-RAT handover in PS domanin and stops the data transm

2. The UE sends a "Routing Area Update Request" message to the 3G SGSN. The update type
update with IMSI attach. The SRNC adds the the RAC and LAC of the cell to the received mes

3. The new 3G SGSN obtain the address of the old 2G SGSN, and then sends an 'SGSN Conte
the UE. The old 2G SGSN validates the old P-TMSI signature. If the old P-TMSI Signature is va
cause.

4. The old 2G SGSN response with an "SGSN Context Response" message to the 3G SGSN in

5. The security functions can be excuted

6. The new 3G SGSN sends an 'SGSN Context Acknowledge" message to the old 2G SGSN. T
belonging to the activated PDP contexts

7. The old 2G SGSN copied and buffers N-PDUs, and then sends them to the 3G SGSN. Befor
and sends them to the 3G SGSN. After the timer expires,the 2G SGSN does not send N-PDUs

8.The new 3G SGSN sends an "Update PDP Context Request" message to each related GGSN
PDP Context fields
9. The new3G SGSN tsends an "Update GPRS Location" message to the HLR

10. The HLR sends a 'Cancel Location" message to the 2G SGSN. After the timer expires,the 2
Location Ack" message

11.The HLR sens an "Insert Subscriber Data" message to the 3G SGSN. The 3G SGSN constr

12. The HLR sends "Update GPRS Location" by returning an "Update GPRS Location Ack" mes

13. If the association has to be establilshed, that is . if the Update Type parameter indicates a c
update, the 2G SGSN sends a "Location update request" message to the VLR. The VLR stores
14. If the subscriber data in VLR is marked as not confirmed by the HLR. the new VLR informs

- The new VLR sends an "Update Location" message to the HLR

- The HLR cancels the data in the old VLR by sending a "Cancel Location" message to the old
- The old VLR acknowledge the message by responding with a "Cancel Location ACK" messag
- The HLR sends an "Insert Subscriber Data" message to the new VLR
- The new VLR acknowledge the message by responding with an "Insert Subscriber Data ACK
- The HLR responds with an "Update Location Ack" message to the new VLR

15. The new VLR allocates a new TMSI and responds with a "Location Update Accept" messag
16. The new 3G SGSN checks the presence of the MS in the new RA. If all checks area succes
established between the new 3G SGSN and the UE. The 3G SGSN responds to the UE with a

17. The UE sends a "Routing Area Update Complete" message to confirm the allocated P-TMS
18. The new 3G SGSN sends a "TMSI Reallocation Complete" message to the new VLR if the U
19. If the UE has uplink data or signalling to send, the UE sends a "Service Request" message

20. The 3G SGSN sends a "RAB Assignment Request" message to the SRNS. The SRNS sens
Setup Complete" message. The SRNS sends a 'RAB assignment Response" message to the S

dure is described as follows:

r-RAT handover in the PS domain be sending "Cell Change Order from UTRAN' messge to UE to handover to a new GSM cell

e 2G SGSN. The update type in the message indicates RA update, combined RA/LA update, or combined RA/LA update with IMSI
ell to the received message before forwarding the message to a new 2G SGSN

e to the old 3G SGSN to obtain the MM and PDP contexts. The old 3G SGSN validates the old P-TMSI signature. If the old Pe, the old 3G SGSN respons with an error cause.

GSN sends an "SRNS Context Request" message. After receiving this message, the SRNS buffers the PDUs, stops sending the
e to the old 3G SGSN

ge to the 2G SGSN including the MM and PDP context

ssage to the old 3G SGSN. This inform the old 3G SGSN that the new 2G SGSN is

to the SRNS. The SRNS starts a data-forwarding timer and sends the buffers PDUs to

In the PDUs, the sequence number in the GTP hearder remain unchange

essage to each related GGSN. Each GGSN sends an "Update PDP Context Response"

ge ,requesting the HLR to modify the SGSN number

GSN. the old 3G SGSN responds with a "Cancel Location AcK" message. After the
s.
the SRNS. After data-forwarding timer expires,the SRNS responds with an "Iu

w 2G SGSN. The 2G SGSN constructs an MM context and PDP context for the UE and

he new 2G SGSN
s a 'Location Update Request" message to the VLR. The VLR stores the SGSN

HLR. the new VLR informs the HLP. The HLR cancel the old VLR and inserts

ocation" message to the old VLR

ancel Location ACK" message
VLR
"Insert Subscriber Data ACK" message
e new VLR

tion Update Accept" message to the 2G SGSN

RA. If all checks area successful,the new 2G SGSN constructs the MM and PDP contexts for the MS. A logical link is

ocation" message to the old VLR

ancel Location ACK" message
VLR
"Insert Subscriber Data ACK" message
e new VLR

tion Update Accept" message to the 2G SGSN

RA. If all checks area successful,the new 2G SGSN constructs the MM and PDP contexts for the MS. A logical link is
N responds to the UE with a "Routing Area Update Accept" message

Area Update Complete" message, including all PDUs successfully sent to the UE before the routing area update procedure
ssage to the new VLR if the UE confirms the VLR TMSI
ntext" procedure

dure is described as follows:

nin and stops the data transmission between the UE and the network

e 3G SGSN. The update type in the message indicates RA update, combined RA/LA update, or combined RA/LA
the cell to the received message before forwarding the message to a new 3G SGSN

then sends an 'SGSN Context Request" message to the old 2G SGSN to construct the MM and PDP contects for
he old P-TMSI Signature is valid, the old 2G SGSN starts a timer. Otherwise, the old 2G SGSN respons with an error

dure is described as follows:

nin and stops the data transmission between the UE and the network

e 3G SGSN. The update type in the message indicates RA update, combined RA/LA update, or combined RA/LA
the cell to the received message before forwarding the message to a new 3G SGSN

then sends an 'SGSN Context Request" message to the old 2G SGSN to construct the MM and PDP contects for
he old P-TMSI Signature is valid, the old 2G SGSN starts a timer. Otherwise, the old 2G SGSN respons with an error

message to the 3G SGSN including the MM and PDP context

ssage to the old 2G SGSN. This inform the old 2G SGSN that the new 3G SGSN is ready to receive PDUs

hem to the 3G SGSN. Before the timer expires ,if there are other N-PDUs from the GGSN,the 2G SGSN compies
GSN does not send N-PDUs to the 3G SGSN anymore

essage to each related GGSN. Each GGSN sends an "Update PDP Context Response" message after updating it's

e to the HLR
After the timer expires,the 2G SGSN removes the MM and PDP contexts. The 2G SGSN response with a 'Cancel

SGSN. The 3G SGSN constructs an MM context and sends an "Insert Subscriber Data Ack" message to the HLR

ate GPRS Location Ack" message to the 3G SGSN

Type parameter indicates a combined RA/LA update with IMSI attach requested, or if the LA changed with the RA
e to the VLR. The VLR stores the SGSN number for creating or updating the association
HLR. the new VLR informs the HLP. The HLR cancel the old VLR and inserts subscriber data in the new VLR

ocation" message to the old VLR

ancel Location ACK" message
VLR
"Insert Subscriber Data ACK" message
e new VLR

tion Update Accept" message to the 3G SGSN

RA. If all checks area successful,the new 3G SGSN constructs the MM and PDP contexts for the MS. A logical link is
N responds to the UE with a "Routing Area Update Accept" message

confirm the allocated P-TMSI

ssage to the new VLR if the UE confirms the VLR TMSI
"Service Request" message to the SGSN. The service type indicates the required service

o the SRNS. The SRNS sens a 'Radion Beare Setup Request" message to the UE. The UE responds with a 'Radio Bearer
Response" message to the SGSN. The SRNS sends N-PCDS to the UE

er to a new GSM cell

RA/LA update with IMSI

gnature. If the old P-

DUs, stops sending the

gical link is

gical link is

update procedure

RA/LA

tects for
th an error

RA/LA

tects for
th an error

compies

dating it's

a 'Cancel

he HLR

the RA

VLR

gical link is

a 'Radio Bearer