
097-93100-01 Revision C – February, 2010
TimeCreator 1000 User’s Guide
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Chapter 1 Overview of the TimeCreator 1000
Overview
A TimeCreator 1000 in a root server configuration can use either its internal clock as
the master frequency for the headend/hub meeting DOCSIS specifications, or it can
be configured to use GPS. GPS is required for Business Services over DOCSIS
(BSoD), which allows you to deliver T1, E1, and NxDSO emulation services. GPS is
also required to implement Network Time Protocol (NTP) server mode, which allows
common time between headends/hub and other applications. NTP, the
user-specified time, and the IMC’s real-time clock (RTC) can also be used as a
basis for the DOCSIS timestamp to provide system TOD for operation in free-run
mode only.
The TimeCreator 1000 features include:
10+2 DTI Ports
– 10 standard DTI Client Connections (6 for 8-port option)
– 2 dual mode DTI Connections for use as a standard DTI Client Connection
or input from a Root DTI Server with Carrier-Class Performance
Optional High Reliability Redundant Operation
SNMP and CLI management over SSH, Telnet and Craft port
DTI Client Health Monitoring
NTP Server Option
TOD and BSoD Support (requires GPS input)
Compact 1RU Design
AC and DC Power Options
Subtending of up to Twelve DTI Servers
DTI Server Configurable with Dual Path Protection and 24 Hour Holdover
Software Upgradeable
Figure 1-2.
TimeCreator 1000
Front View
Figure 1-3.
TimeCreator 1000 Rear View