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Products > Cable > TimeCreator 1000

TimeCreator 1000

DTI Server

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The TimeCreator™ 1000 DTI Server is designed to deliver the most reliable and precise time and frequency synchronization ever designed for communication networks. The TimeCreator 1000 enables operators to deploy with flexibility to balance economics, scalability, functionality and carrier class reliability. TimeCreator 1000 is a compliant DOCSIS Timing Interface (DTI) Server with optional GPS traceability, redundant clock cards, redundant power supplies and an NTP Server option. TimeCreator 1000 is a fundamental part of a cable operators headend or hub network deploying M-CMTS, DOCSIS 3.0 or Business Services over DOCSIS.

TimeCreator 1000's integrated DOCSIS Timing Interface Server capabilities ensures that the M-CMTS core, Edge QAM and upstream are synchronized to nanosecond levels to support the existing DOCSIS requirements for frequency and timestamps that existed in the traditional CMTS. With TimeCreator 1000 in a M-CMTS architecture, a cable modem receive its synchronization from the Edge QAM so that it is synchronized to other cable modems to properly transmit to the upstream burst receiver. Additionally, the M-CMTS core is synchronized to the Edge QAM to schedule, correct and insert MPEG timestamps for video.

TimeCreator 1000 manages the synchronization quality of the network not only at the server side, but at the client output as well. TimeCreator 1000 continuously monitors each individual client's performance as well as automatically calibrating the client and detecting any timing loops at startup.

Various configurations of TimeCreator 1000 are available. For carrier class systems supporting voice and other critical applications high reliability can be achieved by configuring the TimeCreator 1000 with redundant power supplies and clock cards for hitless switching. TimeCreator 1000 supports GPS for applications where either Stratum 1 traceability is needed for interconnecting sites, interfacing with other carriers, Business Services, location management or Time of Day services. TimeCreator 1000 also supports an optional NTP Server to increase the reliability and accuracy of NTP used throughout the network including PacketCable and DOCSIS modem requirements.

The TimeCreator 1000 has the redundancy of two DTI Servers built into a single server. This provides users with a single interface and device they need to manage in order to achieve this level of redundancy.

Key Features

CableLabs Qualified
High Reliability/Carrier Class
Flexible Architecture in a 1RU Chassis
Root or Slave DTI Server Capable
Up to 12 DTI Client Connections
SNMP Manageable
Automatic Client Health Monitoring & Configuration
NTP Server Option
GPS Option for Expanded Capabilities and Compliance
Optional Redundancy
AC or DC Power Options
Software Upgradeable for Future Standards