New Product SCU/XPT now adds network management and monitoring features to redundant GPS systems

Redundancy for GPS-based time synchronization

The requirements of many customers regarding the security and reliability of GPS-based time synchronization solutions are increasing. With the new switchcard SCU/XPT the construction of redundant systems with two independent GPS radio clocks (like our GPS167) allows Meinberg to satisfy their customer needs. Adding a redundant power supply and separate GPS antenna units for the both receivers increases the level of redundancy additionally.

The solution used today already covers the handling of automatic switchover from one GPS clock to the other in case of a failure or loss of synchronization. The new SCU/XPT now adds extensive remote management and monitoring features to the redundant system. By using the GPSMON32 software, a tool freely available for Meinberg customers, the status of the switchcard and both GPS clocks can be monitored over a TCP/IP network. The SNMP compatibility of the SCU/XPT module allows SNMP compatible network management systems to query the status, too.

The new notify features like SNMP traps and SYSLOG messages now send alerts to management systems in case of a problem or change of status. This helps to avoid complete failures and additionally increases the reliability of redundant Meinberg GPS systems.

More details about this product and its features can be found on the product page. A datasheet is available for download, too.