Section: 8.6.1 RRC connected to RRC inactive
Content: This clause gives the RRC connected to RRC inactive state transition given that gNB consists of gNB-CU and gNB-DU(s), as shown in Figure 8.6.1-1. Figure 8.6.1-1: RRC connected to RRC inactive state transition procedure 0. At first, the gNB-CU determines the UE to enter into RRC inactive mode from connected mode. 1. The gNB-CU generates RRCRelease message which includes suspend configuration towards UE. The RRC message is encapsulated in UE CONTEXT RELEASE COMMAND message to the gNB-DU. 2. The gNB-DU forwards RRCRelease message to UE. 3. The gNB-DU responds with UE CONTEXT RELEASE COMPLETE message.