Microchip 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 4×00 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 4×00 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.
- Two Rack Unit (RU) shelves can be rack-mounted with the TimeProvider 4×00 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
- 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