‘Component Interfaces (Successful Handover) LTE Mobile “eNodeB Network 20-Apr1322.05 (Page 1) Dero el leNodeBs in LTE are interconnected with the X2 interface. If two eNodeBs are served by the same MME, handover from the [source to the target eNodeB will take place over the X2 interface, [Before the handover SOE esr The UE and Source eNodeB are in RRC Connected state. [Downlink Gta flow before handover Downlink data is flowing from the SGW to the UE via the Sour Execs) Downlink Data Downlink Data [Uplink data flow before handover Uplink data is flowing from the UE to the SGW via the Source Uplink Data Uplink Data [Handover pipparation RC Measurement Contr The network sets the measurement thresholds for |sending measurement reports. Neighboring cell signal quality is now better than the serving cell ‘Sihalshengn otras link S1 Bearer Establishment ISTP connect for the uplink side is established lbetween the Target eNodeB and the serving SGW. [Handover execution RRC Cepmecton Reconfiguration Request ne Source eNode8 sends a handover command an io to UE, The meseage contain a new C-RNTI and now DRS IDs, ARAGH preanbl le seo ‘grant rt ude for eonvenion ree RACH access FE sel [Downlink data flow duting handover preparation) [At this point all downlink data is getting rerouted from the See eee ae) ieee Aa aren cn een Downlink Data‘Component Interfaces (Successful Handover) LTE Mobile ‘eNodeB Network Core Network 20-Apr-13.22.05 (Page 2) jplink data flow during handover preparation The uplink data is still being beter eras Uplink Data USS) Uplink Data == __ === [Synchronizipg with target cal RACH Preamble ta Access Respons| RRC Copnection Reconfiguration fomplete La | remission of queued dowpiink data Downlink Data Downlink Data Downlink Data Serer oe wy Pecan kee eas jownlink data flow during handover dxecution Downlink Data Downlink Data ary [Uplink data flow during handover exepution Uplink Data IUE uses the preamble assigned in the handover |command to send a RACH to the target eNodeB, [The target eNodeB accepts the request and responds back with a timing adjustment and an luplink resource grant. The UE uses the assigned resources to transmit the Handover Confirm message (RRC Connection Reconfiguration Complete).‘Component Interfaces (Successful Handover) ached Has, | tages [Send end marker PS r urns Pee ee mcg Cees thao ere? Coico kaeerea cs) Deters End Marker =z =m vards the Chey Jownlink dpta flow after handover oe soe NUL RAST) Downlink Data Downlink Data SAA Path Switch Request Ack LTE Mobile ‘eNodeB Network Core Network 20-Apr-13.22.05 (Page 3) jandover cmpletion [Switching pth [At this point, the UE is receiving and transmitting data. The downlink data transmission towards the terminal is stil being routed via the Carma ace try Xecuter JAP Path Switch Requegt The target eNodeB requests the MME to switch a the path from the source eNodeB to the target JeNodeB. (Click on the message name above the Jarrow to see message details) ISGW is now sending the data using the target JeNodeB TEID. IMME responds back to signal the completion of the path swiitch. (Click on the message name Jabove the arrow to see message details)