Precision Time Synchronization
Solarflare's Precision Time Protocol (PTP) server adapters transform time synchronization by increasing accuracy from milliseconds to microseconds. Solarflare is the only company offering 10GbE PTP server adapter with Stratum 3 clock assist to maintain high precision. Solarflare's Precision Time Synchronization solutions combine the lowest latency at highest message rates with the highest precision server clock accuracy – all in a single server slot operating over a single 10GbE network.
Companies that need to monitor and track the time of transactions such as trading companies, Web 2.0 companies and service providers can now achieve sub-microsecond time accuracy while accelerating server performance with the industry's best application performance. Time synchronization is an essential element when it comes to timing-sensitive applications such as market data feeds, order processing, industrial automation, geological sciences, and telecomm synchronization, among others.
Solarflare has pioneered the convergence of precision time synchronization technology from dedicated networks and appliances to integrated server adapters, configured with standard Linux tools to greatly simplify deployment and network management. By using standard Ethernet hardware and networking APIs, SFN5322F simplifies configuration and management, eliminating dedicated equipment and specialized onsite personnel expenses typically required for these deployments. Time synchronization services can now be configured and managed in remote colocated servers across many geographies in-band from a single location.
SFN6322F adds the ultra-low latency of SFN6122F, along with a Pulse Per Second (1PPS) input (SMA Connector) that can be utilized to calibrate for network asymmetry, and 1PPS output (SMA Connector) timing signal precisely aligned to the SFN6322F's Stratum 3 clock.
Lab Tested Interoperability
Solarflare's PTP server adapters have been tested with the leading precision time synchronization manufacturers to ensure interoperability and provide a complete, easy-to-configure and easy-to-deploy precise time synchronization solution.
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Cisco
The low-latency, high-performance Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Ethernet switch supports IEEE 1588v2 today.
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FSMLabs
FSMLabs is the developer of TimeKeeper Software and other enterprise real-time software. TimeKeeper increases time distribution resilience and precision, supports both NTP and PTP, will act as both server and client, and works well with all GPS clocks and other time references.
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Meinberg
Meinberg's LANTIME timeservers can be individually configured by choosing between different form factors, power supply options, reference time sources, plus additional interfaces or outputs.
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Spectracom
For more than three decades, customers have relied on Spectracom's time and frequency products to support communications equipment and networks with reliable timing and synchronization.
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Symmetricom
Symmetricom is a world leader in the development of precise time technology and solutions. Customers depend on Symmetricom for advanced timing technologies and the highest levels of timing accuracy, reliability, service, performance and expertise.
There's never been a better time to make the move to precision time synchronization. Because for a limited time you can take advantage of significant discounts on our SFN5322F PTP server adapter.
For promotion details or to place an order, contact your local value-added reseller or email sales@solarflare.com for a VAR referral.
SFN6322F Product Brief
SFN5322F Product Brief
Precision Time Synchronization FAQ
Major Market Maker PTP Case Study
Global Investment Bank PTP Case Study
