SyncFire 1500: Ultra-High-Performance NTP Time Server
Key Features
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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
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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:
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Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports |
2x USB 3.0 interfaces (1x front, 1x rear)
These USB interfaces can be used for:
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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. |
Downloads
Short Info Sheet
Manuals
- Handbuch (deutsch) ltos_7-08.pdf als PDF: 25525KB - Stand: 13.Feb.2024
- Handbuch (deutsch) sync-fire-1500.pdf als PDF: 3247KB - Stand: 07.Sep.2023
- Manual (english) ltos_7-08.pdf as PDF: 23916KB - Rev.: 2024-Feb-13
- Manual (english) sync-fire-1500.pdf as PDF: 3170KB - Rev.: 2023-Sep-07
LTOS - CLI and REST API Reference
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