SyncFire 1500: Ultra-High-Performance NTP Time Server

Key Features

Available with a selection of sync input cards for GPS-only synchronization, multi-GNSS synchronization, or PTP slave support for synchronization with a PTP master
- GPS: Satellite receiver for the Global Positioning System
- GNS: Combined GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou satellite receiver, can also be used for mobile applications
- PTP: 100/1000 Mbit Ethernet network interface card, PCI Express card, half height / IEEE1588-2002, IEEE1588-2008 and IEEE1588-2019 compliant
Synchronization of NTP and SNTP compatible clients
Web User Interface (WebUI) for configuration and status monitoring
Supported networking protocols: IPv4, IPv6, HTTPS, HTTP, SSH, TELNET, SCP, SFTP, FTP, SYSLOG, SNMP
Alert-Notification system of status change by Email, WinMail, SNMP or an external connected display
Full support for SNMP v1, v2c und v3 with dedicated SNMP daemon for configuring/status monitoring of system using SNMP traps
An ultra-high-end Stratum 1 NTP server designed for hyperscale data center deployments involving large numbers of NTP clients
1U chassis, specially constructed for installation in a 19'' rack
Up to twelve independent ethernet interfaces - 1000BASE-T, RJ-45
Support for 1, 10, 25, and 40 Gbit Ethernet
Capable of processing up to 825,000 NTP requests per second thanks to Multi-Threading Support developed by Meinberg
Previous Models - SyncFire 1500:
SyncFire 1200 :: High-Performance NTP Time Server
SyncFire 1100 :: High-Performance NTP Time Server
SyncFire 1000 :: High-Performance NTP Time Server

Product Description

Meinberg’s custom Linux-based LANTIME OS, a slim & secure operating system developed specially for the needs of a time server, powers the SyncFire 1500 under the hood, providing access to all the security, network, and monitoring features that you could ever need from an enterprise-grade synchronization appliance.

The powerful Web UI enables you to quickly and easily configure and monitor your SyncFire 1500, while the CLI provides power users with unparalleled flexibility and efficiency. The comprehensive LANTIME OS REST API provides a complete toolset for your network orchestration and automation needs, and SNMP support allows you to integrate your Meinberg systems into your existing network management system.

Characteristics

Operating System	Custom LANTIME OS based on Linux 4.x LTS kernel LTOS V7.08.002 or newer
Receiver Type	12-channel GPS C/A code receiver ("GPS" type receiver) or Combination GPS L1 / Galileo E1 / GLONASS L1OF / BeiDou B1I receiver ("GNS" type receiver) or PTP slave NIC based on Oregano Systems syn1588 technology
Status Indicators	Four bicolor LEDs indicating: - Reference time status - Time service status - Network link status - Alarm states
Type of Antenna	Receiver Type "GPS": Meinberg GPSANTv2 antenna, supports transmission routes of up to 300 m using standard RG58 cable, up to 700 m with standard RG213 cable, and up to 1100 m with standard Ultraflex H2010 cable Receiver Type "GNS": 40 dB Multi GNSS antenna for GPS, Galileo, GLONASS and BeiDou reception
Display	LCD panel, 4 x 20 characters
Control Elements	Eight push buttons to set up basic network parameters and to change receiver settings
Network Interface	Standard: 4-port Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) Available Options: Additional network card with 4x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) ports or 4x 1/10 Gbit/s Ethernet (SFP+) ports or 2x 1/10/25 Gbit/s Ethernet (SFP28) ports or 2x 10/40 Gbit/s Ethernet (QSFP+) ports
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports	2x USB 3.0 interfaces (1x front, 1x rear) These USB interfaces can be used for: connecting an input device (e.g., keyboard) backing up the configuration backing up log files importing and exporting cryptographic certificates locking the function keys on the display
CPU	Intel Xeon E2276G Hexa-Core CPU 4.90 GHz, 6 cores, 12 threads, 12 MB cache, 80 W TDP
RAM	16 GB DDR4 3200 MT/s ECC
Internes Speichermedium	SSD, 120 GB
Network Protocols OSI Layer 4 (Transport Layer)	TCP, UDP
Network Protocols OSI Layer 7 (Application Layer)	Telnet, FTP, SSH (including SFTP, SCP), HTTP, HTTPS, syslog, SNMP
Internet Protocol (IP)	IPv4, IPv6
Network Autoconfiguration Support	IPv4: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - DHCP (RFC 2131) IPv6: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - DHCPv6 (RFC 3315) and Autoconfiguration Networking - AUTOCONF (RFC 2462)
Network Time Protocol (NTP)	NTP v2 (RFC 1119), NTP v3 (RFC 1305), NTP v4 (RFC 5905) SNTP v3 (RFC 1769), SNTP v4 (RFC 4330) MD5 / SHA-1 Authentication and Autokey Key Management
Time Protocol (TIME)	Time Protocol (RFC 868)
IEC 61850	Synchronization of IEC 61850-compliant devices using SNTP
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)	HTTP/HTTPS (RC 2616)
Secure Shell (SSH)	SSH v1.3, SSH v1.5, SSH v2 (OpenSSH)
Telnet	Telnet (RFC 854-RFC 861)
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)	SNMPv1 (RFC 1157), SNMPv2c (RFC 1901-1908), SNMP v3 (RFC 3411-3418)
Power Supply Unit	Two hot-pluggable power supply units for redundant power supply Connector Type: IEC 60320 C13 female connector for C14 plug Nominal Voltage Range: 100 - 240 V AC Frequency Range: 50 - 60 Hz Maximum Output: 400 W Nominal Input Current: 6.3 A (240 V AC)
Physical Dimensions	439 mm x 42 mm x 602 mm (17.28 in x 1.54 in x 23.7 in) [W x H x D]
Supported Temperature	Operation: 0 °C to 45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F) Storage: -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F)
Supported Humidity	Operation: Max. 90 % at 40 °C (104 °F), non-condensing Storage: Max. 95 % at 50 °C (122 °F), non-condensing
Contents of Shipment	Models with a GPS sync input card include a Meinberg GPS IF antenna/downconverter for outdoor installation, a mounting kit containing all the accessories required to mount the antenna on a pole or wall, and a 20 m (65.6 ft) RG58 coaxial cable with pre-fitted connectors as standard. Models with a GNS sync input card include a multi-GNSS antenna for outdoor installation, a mounting kit containing all the accessories required to mount the antenna on a pole or wall, and a 20 m (65.6 ft) Belden H155 coaxial cable with pre-fitted connectors as standard.
Technical Support	Meinberg offers free lifetime technical support via telephone or e-mail.
Warranty	Three-year warranty
Firmware Updates	Firmware is field-upgradeable, updates can be installed directly from the unit or via a remote network connection. Software updates are provided free of charge for the lifetime of your Meinberg product.
RoHS Status of Product	This product is fully RoHS-compliant.
WEEE Status of Product	This product is handled as a B2B (Business to Business) category product. To ensure that the product is disposed of in a WEEE-compliant fashion, it can be returned to the manufacturer. Any transportation expenses for returning this product (at end-of-life) must be covered by the end user, while Meinberg will bear the costs for the waste disposal itself.
Additional Information	Further information on the Meinberg range of LANTIME NTP time servers and other LANTIME models can be found on the LANTIME overview page. Note: The SyncFire cannot be operated as a general-purpose server. It is designed to operate exclusively as a high-performance NTP server and does not support the installation of a standard operating system for general-purpose server applications.