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Symmetricom TimeProvider 2700 User Manual

Symmetricom TimeProvider 2700
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User’s Guide updates are available at: www.symmetricom.com

Table of Contents

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Symmetricom TimeProvider 2700 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManagementWeb-based GUI, SNMP, CLI
NTP PerformanceStratum 1
Operating Temperature0°C to 50°C
Synchronization SourcesGPS, GLONASS, PTP
Output ProtocolsNTP, PTP, IRIG-B, 1PPS, 10MHz
Network Interface10/100/1000 Ethernet
RedundancyDual power supplies
PTP ProfilesDefault, Telecom, Power
Dimensions1U rack-mountable
TypeIEEE 1588 Grandmaster Clock / NTP Server

Summary

Chapter 1 Overview

Overview

Provides an overview of the product, describes the major hardware and software features, and lists the system specifications.

TimeProvider 2300/2700 Features

Lists the key features of the TimeProvider 2300/2700, including PTP capabilities, GNSS support, and interface options.

Software Options

Details available software options such as client capacity, GPS/GLONASS, PTP Input, SyncE Output, and E1/T1 functionality.

Security Features

Describes the security measures implemented on the Ethernet ports, including firewall protection and protocol limitations.

Physical Description

Describes the physical characteristics of the TimeProvider 2300/2700, including its rack-mount chassis and components.

Communications Connections

Details the available communication ports for controlling and managing the TimeProvider 2300/2700.

Input Connections

Describes the various input connections available on the TimeProvider 2300/2700, such as GNSS and PTP/SyncE.

Output Connections

Details the output connections for PTP/SyncE, T1/E1, TOD, and 10MHz/1PPS signals.

Power and Ground Connections

Explains the procedures for making DC and AC power connections, including grounding requirements.

Functional Description

Provides a representation of the functional architecture of the TimeProvider 2300/2700.

LEDs

Describes the function of the front panel LEDs and their indications for power, alarm, GNSS, and clock status.

Configuration Management

Explains how to manage the system configuration using the Command Line Interface (CLI) or Web Interface.

Alarms

Describes how the TP 2300/2700 uses alarms to notify about deteriorating conditions or issues.

Chapter 2 Installing

Getting Started

Provides initial information and contacts for assistance before beginning the TimeProvider 2300/2700 installation.

Security Considerations for TP 2300/2700 Installation

Outlines security recommendations for installing the TP 2300/2700, focusing on physical security and firewall placement.

Site Survey

Details considerations for selecting the installation location, ensuring power availability, and rack suitability.

Environmental Requirements

Specifies operating temperature, humidity, and cable requirements to prevent malfunction or interference.

Installation Tools and Equipment

Lists the necessary tools and equipment required for the installation of the TimeProvider 2300/2700.

Unpacking the Unit

Provides step-by-step instructions for safely unpacking and inspecting the TimeProvider 2300/2700 unit.

Rack Mounting the TimeProvider 2300/2700

Describes the procedure for mounting the TimeProvider 2300/2700 into a standard equipment rack.

Making Ground and Power Connections

Details how to make proper ground and power connections for both DC and AC versions of the unit.

Signal Connections

Describes the various signal connections, including communications, synchronization, and timing interfaces.

TP 2300/2700 Synchronization and Timing Connections

Details connections for GNSS, PTP, SyncE, T1/E1, TOD, and 10MHz/1PPS signals.

Connecting the GNSS Antenna

Provides instructions and considerations for connecting the GNSS antenna.

Installation Check List

A checklist to verify that the installation of the TimeProvider 2300/2700 is complete.

Applying Power to the TimeProvider 2300/2700

Explains how to apply power to the unit after installation, controlling it via a power distribution panel.

Normal Power Up Indications

Describes the expected LED indications during the TimeProvider 2300/2700 power-up sequence.

Chapter 3 CLI Commands

CLI Overview

Introduces the Command Line Interface (CLI) for controlling the TimeProvider 2300/2700.

TimeProvider 2300/2700 CLI Command Conventions

Explains the conventions used in the CLI command set, including syntax and formatting.

CLI Command Keyboard Usage

Describes how to use the keyboard for navigating and executing commands within the CLI.

Command Line Format

Details the format for entering commands, including Verb, Command, Parameter, Data, and EOL.

Command User Levels

Explains the hierarchy of CLI command user levels and their associated access rights.

show alarm

Displays the system's standing (active) alarms and events.

show alarm-config

Displays alarm configuration including ID, severity, state, reporting delay, and description.

set alarm-config

Provisions the alarm state, alarm level, and reporting delay time for specified alarms.

alias

Assigns or displays aliases for CLI commands for convenient substitution.

show ethernet

Displays packet service ports auto-negotiation state and speed for all Ethernet service ports.

set ethernet

Configures Ethernet ports, including port state, connector type, auto-negotiation, and speed.

show gnss

Displays GNSS port state, position, elevation mask, mode of operation, and satellite tracking information.

set gnss

Configures GNSS port state, mask, position mode, and track-mode.

show ip

Displays Host, Mask, and Gateway IP addresses for Ethernet interfaces and DHCP status.

set ip

Provisions Host, Mask, and Gateway IPv4 addresses for Ethernet ports and DNS client functions.

show license

Displays the licensed features available on the system.

set license

Enters or deletes license keys for new features, associated with the system's serial number.

show log

Displays specified log files from local storage, allowing selection by index, head, or tail.

logout

Terminates the current user connection to the system.

upgrade

Upgrades the TimeProvider 2300/2700 firmware using CLI commands and specified file paths.

show user

Displays the list of users assigned access privileges to the system.

set user

Provisions user passwords, access levels, and manages user accounts.

show vlan

Displays VLAN mode and configuration for specified service ports, including VLAN ID and IP addresses.

set vlan

Enables or disables VLAN mode and provisions VLAN and IP parameters under VLAN structure.

Chapter 4 Provisioning

Establishing a Connection to the TimeProvider 2300/2700

Describes how to establish serial or Ethernet connections for setup and management.

Managing the User Access List

Details how to add, edit, or delete user names and manage security levels in the user access list.

Provisioning MGMT Ethernet Port

Explains how to configure static or dynamic IP addresses for the Management Ethernet port.

Provisioning the Service Ethernet Ports

Details configuration for service Ethernet ports (ETH1, ETH2), including active connector and auto-negotiation.

Provisioning VLAN

Describes enabling VLAN mode and configuring VLANs for ETH1 and ETH2 ports.

Provisioning the Input Reference

Explains how to configure external references like GNSS, PTP, SyncE, and T1/E1 for frequency and time alignment.

Reference Switching Modes

Details the Auto Return and Auto Switch modes for reference selection.

Reference Selection Criteria

Explains using Priority or PQL settings for selecting input ports as the reference.

Setting PTP Input Client Parameters

Provisions PTP profile and master VLAN parameters for the PTP client on the ETH1 port.

Setting GNSS Parameters

Describes how to set satellite position parameters (automatic or manual), elevation mask, and cable delay.

Setting E1/T1 Input Reference Parameters

Explains configuring T1/E1 ports as input references, including signal type, frametype, and SSM bit.

Provisioning SyncE Input

Describes how to enable SyncE for the ETH1 port and configure QL state for the PTP-SyncE service port.

Provisioning the PTP Output

Explains configuring the ETH2 PTP output port for different profiles and parameters.

Provisioning the Non-PTP Outputs

Details provisioning for T1/E1, TOD+1PPS, 10MHz & 1PPS, and SyncE output signals.

Provisioning the T1/E1 Output

Describes how to provision the T1/E1 port as an output, including signal type, frametype, and state.

Provisioning TOD+1PPS Output

Explains how to configure the TOD port as a TOD+1PPS output with Cisco or China Mobile TOD formats.

Provisioning the 10MHz & 1PPS Output

Details provisioning the 10M/1PPS port as a 1PPS output or 10 MHz output.

Provisioning SyncE Output

Describes provisioning SyncE output, including QL state and ESMC message configuration.

Provisioning Output Generation Behavior

Explains how to provision output port behaviors during warm-up, free-run, and holdover states.

Setting the System Date and Time

Describes how to set the system's Time of Day, either manually or from an external source.

Provisioning Alarms

Describes commands for provisioning and managing alarms, including enabling/disabling and setting thresholds.

Saving and Restoring Provisioning Data

Explains how to back up and restore provisioning data using the set configuration command.

Provisioning for SNMP

Details how to provision SNMP settings, including manager assignment, users, trap versions, and communities.

Testing TP 2300/2700 Provisioning

Provides tests to verify that the TP 2300/2700 is provisioned and operating correctly.

Verifying the Port IP Addresses

Checks the IP addresses for MGMT, ETH1, and ETH2 ports to ensure they are on different networks/subnets.

Verifying the Reference

Checks reference configuration and status for Time and Frequency references.

Verifying GNSS (TP 2700 only)

Verifies GNSS configuration, status, and satellite view for the TimeProvider 2700.

Verifying PTP Master/Server Functionality

Verifies the IP address, active profile, configuration details, and status of the PTP master.

Verifying PTP Input Client Functionality

Verifies PTP client configuration, settings, and master information for the ETH1 port.

Verifying SyncE Functionality

Verifies SyncE status and configuration for ETH1 and ETH2 ports, including Ethernet mode and RxSSM values.

Verifying T1/E1 Functionality

Verifies T1/E1 input and output configuration settings, IO direction, port state, and signal/format.

Verifying TOD Functionality

Checks the state and signal/format for the TOD port, verifying its output message type.

Verifying 10 MHz/ 1PPS Functionality

Verifies the signal format and state for the 10MHz/1PPS output port.

Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Details periodic maintenance measures for the chassis, cables, and connectors to ensure optimal performance.

Safety Considerations

Provides guidelines and policies for working safely on or around live equipment.

ESD Considerations

Recommends wearing ESD wrist straps when installing or working on TimeProvider 2300/2700 equipment.

Troubleshooting

Provides guidance on using symptoms, LEDs, and system messages to troubleshoot the TP 2300/2700.

Diagnosing the TP 2300/2700 By Symptom

Offers troubleshooting information based on symptoms, probable causes, and corrective actions.

Diagnosing the TP 2300/2700- Reading LED Conditions

Explains the function of front panel LED indicators and their corresponding corrective actions.

Repairing the TimeProvider 2300/2700

States that the unit cannot be repaired in the field and must be returned to the factory for repair.

Upgrading the Firmware

Describes how to upgrade the firmware using CLI commands and software available from Symmetricom.

TimeProvider 2300/2700 Part Numbers

Lists part numbers for the system, accessories, and GNSS antenna kits.

Returning the TimeProvider 2300/2700

Provides procedures for returning equipment to Symmetricom for repair, including RMA process.

User’s Guide Updates

Informs users about the availability of updated manuals on the Symmetricom website.

Contacting Technical Support

Provides contact information for Symmetricom Global Services for technical support and sales.

Appendix A System Messages

Message Provisioning

Information on system messages displayed in response to provisioning events or alarms.

Facility codes

Defines facility codes used for logging events, including security and TimeProvider messages.

Severity codes

Defines severity codes for messages, ranging from critical to event notices.

System Notification Messages

Lists system notification messages, their event IDs, severity levels, and corrective actions.

Appendix B Specifications and Factory Defaults

Specifications

Provides mechanical, environmental, power, and compliance specifications for the TimeProvider 2300/2700.

Mechanical

Details the mechanical specifications including mounting, dimensions, and weight.

Environmental

Specifies operating and storage temperature, humidity, and acoustic noise levels.

Power

Lists power specifications, including input voltage range, DC/AC power consumption, and recommended fuses.

Compliance & Certifications

Details safety certifications and EMC immunity standards met by the product.

Serial Port

Specifies the configuration and connector type for the serial port.

MGMT Port

Details the specifications for the Management LAN Port, including connector type and supported protocols.

Input Signals

Describes the specifications for input signals, including GNSS, DS1, E1, and PTP.

Output Signals

Details the specifications for output signals, including PTP, SyncE, DS1, E1, and 1PPS/TOD.

10 MHz Output

Specifies the signal type, connector, impedance, amplitude, and jitter/wander for the 10 MHz output.

1PPS Output Signal Specifications

Details the signal type, connector, impedance, amplitude, rise time, and jitter/wander for the 1PPS output.

Clocks

Provides specifications related to the clock states and holdover performance.

GNSS Antenna Kits Specifications

Lists specifications for GNSS antennas, including LNA, lightning arrestors, and coaxial cables.

Factory Defaults

Lists the default values and value ranges for general and communication parameters.

GNSS Input Port Parameters

Details default values and value ranges for GNSS input port parameters like priority and position mode.

PTP Client ETH1 Port IP Parameters

Specifies default values and value ranges for PTP client ETH1 port IP configuration.

PTP Client ETH1 Input Port Parameters

Details default values and value ranges for PTP client ETH1 input port parameters.

SyncE Input ETH1 Port IP Parameters

Specifies default values and value ranges for SyncE input ETH1 port IP parameters.

T1/E1 Input Port Parameters

Lists default values and value ranges for T1/E1 input port parameters, including signal type and frame format.

PTP Grand Master ETH2 Port IP Parameters

Details default values and value ranges for PTP Grand Master ETH2 port IP configuration.

PTP Grand Master ETH2 Port VLAN Parameters - Fixed Index (1-16)

Specifies default and value ranges for fixed VLAN parameters on the PTP Grand Master ETH2 port.

PTP Grand Master Telecom-2008 Profile Unicast Parameters

Lists parameters, default values, and value ranges for the Telecom-2008 unicast profile.

PTP Grand Master ITU-T G.8265.1 Profile Unicast Parameters

Details parameters, default values, and value ranges for the ITU-G.8265.1 unicast profile.

PTP Grand Master Multicast Parameters (Default Profile)

Lists parameters, default values, and value ranges for the Default (multicast) profile.

T1/E1 Output Port Parameters

Specifies default values and value ranges for T1/E1 output port parameters.

10MHz/1PPS Output Port Parameters

Details default values and value ranges for 10MHz/1PPS output port parameters.

Appendix C Installing GNSS Antennas

Antenna Kits Overview

Provides an overview of available antenna kits and factors to consider for installation.

Considerations for Antenna Installation

Discusses selecting the proper gain antenna and coaxial cable, and environmental influences.

Antenna Kits Accessories

Details accessories included in the antenna kits, such as lightning arrestors and in-line amplifiers.

Lightning Arrestor

Provides specifications and installation guidelines for the lightning arrestor.

GNSS L1 Inline Amplifier

Describes the GNSS L1 in-line amplifier option for boosting antenna signal over longer cable runs.

Antenna Coaxial Cable

Lists specifications for LMR-400 coaxial cables and available part numbers.

GNSS Antenna Installation

Provides information about planning and installing a GNSS antenna, including location and grounding.

Planning the Antenna Location

Guides on planning the site, antenna location, grounding scheme, and cable route.

Locating the Antenna

Provides guidance on locating the antenna for optimal signal reception and avoiding obstructions.

Developing a Grounding Scheme

Explains how to develop a grounding scheme to protect against voltage surges and static discharge.

Antenna Installation Tools and Materials

Lists standard tools and materials required for installing the GNSS antenna.

Cutting Antenna Cables

Provides recommendations and requirements for cutting and preparing antenna cables.

Installing the Antenna

Details the procedures for installing the GNSS antenna, including mounting and securing cables.

Connecting the Cable to the Antenna

Describes how to connect the coaxial cable to the mounted antenna, with or without an in-line amplifier.

Installing the Lightning Arrestor

Provides steps for installing the lightning arrestor according to the antenna system grounding scheme.

Connecting the GNSS Antenna

Outlines the steps to connect the antenna cable from the lightning arrestor to the TimeProvider 2700.

Antenna Installation Completeness Checklist

A checklist to verify that all aspects of the antenna installation are complete and secure.

Available GNSS Antenna Kits

Lists the available GNSS antenna kits, including part numbers, cable lengths, and delay values.

Appendix D Software Licenses

Third-Party Software

Lists third-party software applications provided with the TimeProvider 2300/2700.