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3-22 PTP
For Carrier Ethernet application, PTP is an acronym for Precision Time Protocol, a network
protocol for synchronizing the clocks of computer systems. The chapter explains how to
configure and inspect the current PTP clock settings.
3-22.1 Configuration
This chapter allows the user to configure the PTP clock setting on the switch and the
parameters’ setting values.
Web Interface
To configure the PTP in the Web interface:
1. Click Configuration, PTP then Configuration.
2. Scroll to select PTP External clock mode includes One_PPS_Mode, External Enable,
VCXO Enable.
3. Assign the clock frequency parameter.
4. Click “Add New PTP Clock” to create a new PTP entry.
4. Click the save button to save the setting.
5. To cancel the setting, click the Reset button. It will revert to previously saved values
.
Figure 3- 22.1: The PTP Configuration
Parameter description:
One_pps_mode:
This Selection box will allow you to select the One_pps_mode configuration.
The following values are possible:
1. Output : Enable the 1 pps clock output.
2. Input : Enable the 1 pps clock input.
3. Disable : Disable the 1 pps clock in/out-put .