Time server

Easy to deploy PTP and NTP server

Smart SFP Time Server provides accurate phase and frequency synchronization using PTP and NTP at the network edge and aggregation sites. SFP form factor and rich feature set enable a wide range of deployment options for network synchronization.

From mobile networks and power utilities to time-critical applications, Smart SFP Time server enables precise synchronization in the most space-restrictive environments and provide a simple way to upgrade legacy systems with Precision Time Protocol.

Smart SFP Time Server compatible with network equipment of any vendor.

Applications
  • Mobile networks
  • Precise sync from access and aggregation switches
  • Radio access network synchronization
  • Finance and High frequency trading (HFT) networks
  • Backup sync source
Key features
  • PTP
  • NTP
  • Multi GNSS
  • Configurable fallback schemes
  • Linux PTP feature set
Time synchronization
Time synchronization
  • PTP IEEE 1588v2 (2008)
  • PTP Ordinary (Grandmaster), Boundary, Slave
  • UDP/IPv4 and raw Ethernet (L2)
  • Profiles:
    • Default 1588
    • Telecom: G.8265.1, G.8275.1, and G.8275.2
    • Automotive
    • Enterprise
  • Simultaneous multiple PTP and NTP instances
  • PTP to NTP gateway
  • NTP server, client
  • Common or separate PTP and management IP addresses
  • VLAN (IEEE 802.1Q) or untagged
  • Flexible configuration using Linux utils
Model with built-in receiver
  • GNSS receiver built-in to module
  • GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, Beidou
  • Support any RF antenna, SMA connector
  • 1 PPS input or output, MMCX connector
  • Power 3.3 V from module to antenna
Management
  • CLI over SSH, SNMP, REST API
  • Static IP, DHCP
  • IPv4, IPv6, VRF
  • VLAN
  • ACL, VPN
  • LED status indicator
  • Remote software upgrade
General
  • SFP MSA compliant
  • Multi-vendor compatibility
  • Industrial temperature
Model with external receiver
  • Antenna with built-in GNSS receiver is required
  • GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, Beidou
  • RS-232 (NMEA and antenna control)
  • 1 PPS input
  • Power 5 V from module to antenna
  • Cable length up to 10 m
  • RJ-45 connector

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