name: Xn
full_form: Xn interface
context: During an Xn-based inter NG-RAN node handover, the following applies - If an NGAP UE-TNLA-binding exists for a UE, the source 5G-AN node supplies the target 5G-AN node with the corresponding TNL address of the AMF for the currently used TNL association. - If the target 5G-AN does not have a TNL association towards the TNL address of the AMF received from the source 5G-AN node, the target 5G-AN node establishes a TNL association towards the TNL address received from the source 5G-AN node, creates an NGAP UE-TNLA-binding to this TNL association and sends the N2 Path Switch Request via this TNL association. - Otherwise, the target 5G-AN node creates an NGAP UE-TNLA-binding for the UE by selecting a TNL association from the available TNL associations towards the TNL address, permitted for the initial N2 message for the AMF identified by the UE's GUAMI. - The AMF may decide to use the TNL association selected by the 5G-AN or the AMF may modify the NGAP UE-TNLA-binding by triangular redirection. During an inter NG-RAN node handover without Xn interface (i.e. during an N2 handover) the following applies: - If an NGAP UE-TNLA-binding exists for a UE, the source 5G-AN node sends the N2 Handover Required message using the corresponding TNL address of the AMF. - Otherwise the 5G-AN node creates an NGAP UE-TNLA-binding for the UE by selecting a TNL association from the available TNL associations permitted for the initial N2 message for the AMF identified by the UE's GUAMI. - The target AMF selects a TNL association from the available TNL associations for the target 5G-AN node and sends the N2 Handover Request message via this TNL association. The target 5G-AN node creates an NGAP UE-TNLA-binding for the UE based on the TNL association selected by the target AMF.
description: The Xn interface is a reference point between two next-generation radio access networks (NG-RANs) that enables direct communication and data exchange between them. It plays a crucial role in inter-NG-RAN node handovers, allowing for the transfer of user equipment (UE) context and facilitating seamless mobility across different areas of the network.
explanation: The Xn interface is classified as an Interface because it defines the interaction and communication protocol between two NG-RAN nodes, enabling them to exchange information and coordinate actions during handover procedures. This aligns with the 3GPP's specifications for efficient inter-NG-RAN node operations.
section_title: 4.2.7.2.2 Creating NGAP UE-TNLA-bindings during handovers
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