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EndRun Sonoma N12 User Manual

EndRun Sonoma N12
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"Smarter Timing Solutions"
USM3029-0000-000 Revision 5
June 2017
Sonoma N12
Network Time Server
GPS-Synchronized
User Manual

Table of Contents

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EndRun Sonoma N12 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandEndRun
ModelSonoma N12
CategoryServer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter Two Basic Installation

Checking and Identifying the Hardware

Guides on unpacking and verifying all components of the shipment.

Performing a Site Survey

Explains how to check for GPS signal reception in the desired location.

Installing the Sonoma

Provides instructions for mounting the unit and initial connections.

Connecting and Configuring Ethernet

Guides on connecting the unit to the network via Ethernet.

Configuring Ethernet with the Serial Port

Explains how to configure network settings using the serial port.

Using netconfig to Set Up Your IP

Details on using the netconfig script for TCP/IP parameter configuration.

Verify Network Configuration

Instructions to check network settings after configuration.

Chapter Three Network Time Protocol (NTP)

Configuring the NTP Server

Guides on configuring the Sonoma as an NTP server.

Configuring the Sonoma as a Stratum 1 Server

Details on setting up the Sonoma as a primary time source.

Configuring NTP Using the Network Interface or Serial Port

Explains NTP configuration using the ntpconfig utility.

Configuring the Sonoma as a Stratum 2 Server

Provides strategies for operating as a secondary NTP server.

Edit ntp.conf File

Instructions for modifying the NTP configuration file.

Setting Up NTP Clients on Unix-like Platforms

Instructions for configuring Unix-like systems as NTP clients.

Setting Up NTP Clients on Windows

Instructions for configuring Windows systems as NTP clients.

Chapter Four Precision Time Protocol (PTP/IEEE-1588)

PTP Configuration and Status

Guides on configuring and checking the status of the PTP subsystem.

PTP Configuration Using the Network or Serial Port

Explains PTP configuration via the ptpconfig utility.

PTP Status Using the Network or Serial Port

Instructions on how to query PTP subsystem status.

Chapter Five Security

Restrict Access

Guides on restricting access to network protocols.

Restrict Access - Telnet, SSH and SNMP

Steps to restrict access to Telnet, SSH, and SNMP services.

Restrict Access - HTTPS

Steps to restrict access to the HTTPS interface.

Restrict Query Access - NTP

Procedure to limit remote query access to the NTP daemon.

Disable Protocols

Instructions for completely disabling various network protocols.

Disable Telnet, Time and Daytime

Procedure to disable Telnet, Time, and Daytime services.

Disable SNMP, SSH and HTTPS

Procedure to disable SNMP, SSH, and HTTPS services.

Configure Keys

Steps for generating and configuring SSH host keys.

Configure Certificate and Key

Instructions for generating and installing SSL certificates and keys.

Chapter Six Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

SNMPv3 Security

Discusses security features and models of SNMPv3.

Quick Start Configuration -- SNMPv1/v2c

Provides basic configuration steps for SNMPv1 and v2c.

Change Default Community Strings (Passwords)

Instructions for changing default SNMP community strings.

Configuration of SNMPv3

Guides on configuring SNMPv3 with user and access parameters.

Chapter Seven Hyper Text Transport Protocol Secure (HTTPS)

Firmware: Linux RFS Upgrade Page

Guides for upgrading the Linux Root File System firmware.

Firmware: Linux Kernel Upgrade

Guides for upgrading the Linux Kernel firmware.

Firmware: GPS Subsystem Upgrade Page

Guides for upgrading the GPS Subsystem firmware.

Disable or Restrict Access

Procedures to disable or restrict HTTPS interface access.

Chapter Nine Console Port Control and Status

Available User Commands

Lists and briefly describes Sonoma-specific commands.

Chapter Ten Options

Software Options

Guides on enabling and managing software options.

Appendix B Upgrading the Firmware

Upgrade via the HTTPS Interface

Guides for upgrading firmware using the HTTPS interface.

Upgrade via the Console Port

Guides for upgrading firmware using the console port.

Performing the Linux RFS Upgrade

Detailed steps for upgrading the Linux Root File System.

Transfer File to Sonoma

Instructions for transferring firmware files to the Sonoma.

Performing the Linux Kernel Upgrade

Detailed steps for upgrading the Linux Kernel.

Recovering from a Failed Kernel Upgrade

Procedure to recover from a failed kernel upgrade.

Performing the GPS Subsystem Upgrade

Detailed steps for upgrading the GPS Subsystem firmware.

Performing the GPS Receiver Upgrade

Detailed steps for upgrading the EndRun GPS Receiver firmware.

Appendix E Installing the GPS Antenna

Antenna Location

Guidelines for selecting an optimal antenna location for clear sky view.

Calibrate Your Receiver

Steps to calibrate the GPS receiver for maximum timing accuracy.

Obtaining A Reference Position

Methods for manually entering a GPS reference position.

Appendix G System Faults

Masking Faults

Explains how to mask specific faults to prevent alarms.

System Fault Definitions

Defines various system faults and their causes.

Appendix H Specifications

Performance and Synchronization Accuracy

Details on server performance and synchronization accuracy.

PTP/IEEE-1588 Grandmaster Specifications

Specifications for the PTP/IEEE-1588 Grandmaster option.

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