Precision Time Protocol (PTP)

Support for Synchronous Ethernet, Synchronous Ethernet over LAG, G.8275.1, and G.8275.1 over LAG (MX Series)—MX10004 and MX10008 routers with JNP10K-LC480 and JNP10K-LC4800 line cards support Synchronous Ethernet, Synchronous Ethernet over LAG, G.8275.1, and G.8275.1 over LAG.

The G.8275.1 profile supports the architecture that is defined in ITU-T G.8275. The profile enables the distribution of phase and time with full timing support. You must ensure that all the devices in the network operate in combined or hybrid mode. In each of these modes, Precision Time Protocol (PTP) and Synchronous Ethernet are enabled on the devices.

Synchronous Ethernet provides precise frequency synchronization over Ethernet networks, ensuring stable and reliable communication. It is crucial for time-sensitive applications.

Link Aggregation Group (LAG) increases bandwidth and provides redundancy by combining multiple physical links into a single logical connection. This enhances network performance and ensures high availability in case one link fails.

[See Timing Features with JNP10K-LC480 and JNP10K-LC4800 Line Cards on MX10004 and MX10008.]