Step 1.
Procedure as listed in this step is initiated as specified in the relevant clauses of this specification. The relevant steps of the procedure as specified in the Figure above are executed.
Step 2a.
The SGW-C sends an Sx Session Modification Request to the SGW-U to modify the Sx session. SGW-C shall request SGW-U to stop counting uplink packets for the affected bearers. SGW-C shall also request the SGW-U to discard uplink packets received from eNodeB for the affected bearers.
Step 2b.
The SGW-U sends an Sx Session Modification Response to the SGW-C confirming the modification of the Sx session.
Step 2c.
The relevant steps of the procedure as specified in the Figure above are executed.
Step 3a.
The PGW-C may send an Sx Session Termination Request to the PGW-U to release the Sx session.
Step 3b.
The PGW-U sends an Sx Session Termination Response to the PGW-C confirming the release of the Sx session.
Step 3c.
The relevant steps of the procedure as specified in the Figure above are executed.
Step 3d.
The SGW-C may send an Sx Session Termination Request to the SGW-U to release the Sx session.
Step 3e.
The SGW-U sends an Sx Session Termination Response to the SGW-C confirming the release of the Sx session.
Step 4.
The relevant steps of the procedure as specified in the Figure above are executed.
Step 5a.
The SGW-C may send an Sx Session Modification Request to the SGW-U in detach and Bearer Deactivation procedures. SGW-C shall indicate SGW-U to stop counting uplink packets for the affected bearers. SGW-C shall also indicate the SGW-U to discard uplink packets received from eNodeB for the affected bearers.
Step 5b.
The SGW-U sends an Sx Session Modification Response to the SGW-C.
Step 6.
The relevant steps of the procedure as specified in the Figure above are executed.
Step 7a.
The PGW-C may send an Sx Session Termination Request to the PGW-U to release the Sx session.
Step 7b.
The PGW-U sends an Sx Session Termination Response to the PGW-C confirming the release of the Sx session.
Step 8.
The relevant steps of the procedure as specified in the Figure above are executed.
Step 9a.
The SGW-C may send an Sx Session Termination Request to the SGW-U to release the Sx session.
Step 9b.
The SGW-U sends an Sx Session Termination Response to the SGW-C confirming the release of the Sx session.
Step 10.
The relevant steps of the procedure as specified in the Figure above are executed.