TimeProvider® XT Extension System
Learn About the TimeProvider XT Extension System
The TimeProvider® XT extension system allows you to migrate E1/T1/CC outputs to fully redundant TimeProvider 4100 Grandmasters. This system receives its frequency source from a TimeProvider 4x00 Grandmaster and provides framed E1, T1, DS1, CC, 2.048 MHz and 1.544 MHz outputs. All configurations, status monitoring and alarm reporting are done via the TimeProvider 4x00 Grandmaster.
Each TimeProvider XT extension shelf is configured with two distribution modules and two plug-in modules and provides 40 fully redundant and individually programmable outputs with synchronization that meets the ITU-T G.823 standard for the control of wander and jitter. This solution scales up to 200 outputs by connecting five extension shelves to a redundant pair of TimeProvider 4100 Grandmasters.
The TimeProvider XT’s plug-in modules and distribution modules are hot swappable and can be changed in the field. Options for physical connectors to plug-in output modules include RJ-48; BNC; wire wrap; SCSI, which is SSU 2000 compatible, and IDE, which is Digital Clock Distributor (DCD) and TimeHub® system compatible. The TimeProvider XT extension system does not require a software license. Its flexible form factor is field replaceable and scalable.
Key Features
- Two Rack Unit (RU) shelves can be rack-mounted with the TimeProvider 4x00 Grandmasters
- Reversible rack ears facilitate installation in all rack types
- Can be configured with only one distribution module and one plug-in module for small Point-of-Presence (PoP) applications
- Functions with the TimeProvider 4100 Grandmaster in SSU, Gateway and enhanced Primary Reference Time Clock (ePRTC) modes
- Fully compatible with the TimeHub system, SSU 2000 and DCD wire wrap and distribution panels
- The TimePictra® software supplies network management
Product Highlights
- Provides scalable, flexible and resilient next-generation SONET/TDM synchronization
- Delivers fully redundant synchronization per the ITU-T G.823 standard for the control of wander and jitter
- Replaces old BITS/SSU platforms with an extension system that subtends to a state-of-the- art PTP Grandmaster
- Futureproofs your synchronization platform and saves money, time and space
- Offers single management interface for next-generation and SONET/SDH synchronization requirements for telecommunication carriers, utilities, transportation and government markets
- Simplifies migration from DCD, TimeHub and SSU 2000 systems
- Allows for live, in-service CC phase cutover typically performed during maintenance window
Key Applications
Replacing Point-of-Presence (PoP) Applications
A PoP equipment is the local access point of the Internet Service Provider (ISP) that allows users to connect to the Internet or the location where a long-distance carrier—an Interexchange Carrier (IXC)—could terminate services and provide connections to a local telephone network—a Local Access Transport Area (LATA). Oftentimes, there is very little space for the PoP equipment, so, one TimeProvider® XT extension system with only one plug-in card and 20 outputs can be used with one TimeProvider 4x00 Grandmaster.
Protect Your Critical Timing Applications With the TimeProvider XT Extension Shelf
Communication network operators who are struggling to support legacy SSU and BITS systems can now migrate to a newer platform that supports E1/T1/CC critical timing services and next-generation, network-based timing services using PTP, NTP and Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE).
Replacing or Remastering BITS/SSU Equipment
The TimeProvider XT extension system can be used with the redundant TimeProvider 4100 grandmasters to partially or completely replace the old BITS/SSU equipment. To achieve this, a phase cutover is implemented by decommissioning the old BITS/SSU equipment, but the old patch or wire-wrap panels are retained to avoid rewiring network elements, which saves time and money.
Replace the TimeSource® PRS With the TP4100 Grandmaster
Our TP4x00 Grandmaster replaces the TimeSource as the Primary Reference Source (PRS) to provide an SNTP timing service and two T1 outputs to a BITS, with extra benefits. Using the TimeProvider 4x00 Grandmaster as a PRS meets the ITU-T G.811, ITU-T G.812 and ITU-T G.8272 Primary Reference Time Clock (PRTC) standards. It also provides free PTP backup with Assisted Partial Timing Support (APTS) to validate if the GPS connection is lost.
TimeProvider XT Extension System Demonstration
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