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Timing Synchronization for Mobile

Networks
MiCLK - POC Guidelines

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1. Introduction ................................................................................................................ 5
1.1. Purpose ...................................................................................................................... 5
1.2. Scope .......................................................................................................................... 5
1.3. Glossary ...................................................................................................................... 5
1.4. References.................................................................................................................. 5

2. Mobile Services: Timing Synchronization for Mobile Networks ..................................... 6

3. MiCLK .......................................................................................................................... 7
3.1. Overview .................................................................................................................... 7
3.2. Features...................................................................................................................... 7

4. Equipment List ............................................................................................................. 8

5. MiCLK Physical Ports and LEDs ..................................................................................... 8

6. Typical Application and Deployment of MiCLK ............................................................. 9

7. MiCLK Web ................................................................................................................ 10

8. MiCLK – Configuration Model..................................................................................... 11

9. Mobile Services: Application Diagram ........................................................................ 11

10. IP Allocation .............................................................................................................. 12

11. Configuruing MiCLK_GM – G.8275-2........................................................................... 13

11.1. Application Diagram ................................................................................................. 13
11.2. Initial Configuration ................................................................................................. 13
11.3. Configuring the Hosting Device................................................................................ 14
11.4. MiCLK Operation Modes (DIP Switch) ..................................................................... 15
11.5. MiCLK Basic Configuration (MNG) ........................................................................... 16
11.6. MiCLK G.8275-2 Profile Configuration (GNSS) ......................................................... 17
11.7. MiCLK GNSS Status ................................................................................................... 18
11.8. MiCLK G.8275-2 Profile Configuration (Domain) ..................................................... 19
11.9. MiCLK G.8275-2 Profile Configuration (Router)....................................................... 20
11.10. MiCLK G.8275-2 Profile Configuration (Grandmaster) ............................................ 21
11.11. MiCLK G.8275-2 Profile Configuration (Optionally SyncE)....................................... 23

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12. MiCLK_APTS – G.8275-2 ............................................................................................. 23

12.1. MiCLK_APTS – G.8275-2........................................................................................... 25
12.2. Clock domain – APTS clock source ........................................................................... 26
12.3. APTS – Recovered Clock ........................................................................................... 26
12.4. APTS – Bind 1588 Master to Recovered Clock (Web) .............................................. 27
12.4.1. APTS – Master Status .............................................................................................. 28
12.4.2. APTS – Recovered status ......................................................................................... 29
12.5. MiCLK_APTS – G.8275-2........................................................................................... 30
12.6. ETX-205_Slave .......................................................................................................... 30
12.6.1. ETX-205_Slave - G.8265-1 ....................................................................................... 31
12.7. Success Criteria – APTS ............................................................................................ 34
12.8. Success Criteria – APTS : CLI Log .............................................................................. 36

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1. Introduction
1.1. Purpose
This document have the purpose to describe RAD Timing Synchronization for Mobile Networks
Solution, meeting high performance services standards delivering a reliable network for the customer
network.

1.2. Scope
This section serves as guidance to implementers of Timing Synchronization. The example architecture
presented here is not a requirement. It is designed with enough flexibility to allow different architectures
that suit multiple system requirements.

1.3. Glossary
BC Boundary Clock
TC Transparent Clock
PTP Precision Time Protocol
SyncE Synchronous Ethernet

1.4. References
Release Notes
https://www.rad.com/resources/miclk-ver-221-037
User Manual
https://www.rad.com/node/4525

Datasheet
https://www.rad.com/node/1521
Product Overview
https://www.rad.com/node/2443

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2. Mobile Services: Timing Synchronization for Mobile

Networks
• Timing distribution based on PTP (1588) for accurate synchronization of LTE/LTE-A base
stations.
• The solution is based on distributed Grandmasters with the unique, patented form factor
of the MiCLK product

• Addressing stringent timing requirement (frequency/phase) for LTE/LTE-A macro and

small cells
• Optimized solution, distributing cost-effective PTP Grand-masters, closer towards cell
sites:
 Dedicated PTP-GM device (ETX-2)
 Unique SFP-based device (MiCLK), plugged into aggregation switch
• Key benefits, compared to alternatives
 Saving on GPS for every cell-site
 No need for supporting long BC/TC chains across the whole network
 Best Timing quality with possible backup scenarios (e.g., backup from Sync-E)

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3. MiCLK
3.1. Overview
• MiCLK is 1588 Grandmaster on SFP, joined to RAD Smart SPFs family
• Based on MiNID infrastructure and 1588 package from ETX
• Approved as a patent in Japan and USA (miniature Grandmaster)
• 3 ordering options (same HW, different SW load):
 MiCLK supporting up to 8 1588 slaves (L3)
 MiCLK supporting up to 24 1588 slaves (L3)
 MiCLK supporting up to 64 1588 slaves (L3)

3.2. Features
• GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) Receiver supporting GPS system
• GNSS backup using Sync-E
• PTP ITU-T GM supporting the following Telecom Profiles:
 G.8265.1 (IP\Unicast)
 G.8275.1 (L2\Multicast)
 G.8275.2 (IP\Unicast)
• VLAN tagging for G.8265.1,G.8275.2, G.8275.1 and management
• 64 IP unicast slaves @ 128 PPS (symmetric)
• DSCP/TOS marking for G.8265.1/G.8275.2 (IP/unicast) and management traffic
• Sync-E frequency distribution
• Power consumption less than 1.5W
• Full support of IPv6 for Management and PTP data.
• TACACS+ for enhanced security
• DSCP for APTS to prioritize the 1588 packets

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4. Equipment List
The application has been built and tested using the following equipment.

Item Version Vendor Role

ETX-2i 6.6.0(0.22) RAD Dedicated PTP-GM device
MiCLK 2.2.1(0.37) RAD Unique SFP-based device
ETX-205 6.6.0(0.22) RAD Dedicated for Slave device

5. MiCLK Physical Ports and LEDs

• Ethernet port 1000-Base-X (GE) via MSA
• GNSS ANT via mini-BNC (front right connector)
• 1-PPS out (clock in for future phase) via mini-BNC (front left connector)
• Two LEDs:
 Green – GNSS status
 Red – Alarm

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6. Typical Application and Deployment of MiCLK

MiCLK can be configured and deployed in 3 main synchronization methods:
• ITU-T G.8265.1 IP/unicast frequency without full timing support from the network
• ITU-T G.8275.1 L2/multicast, phase and time distribution with full timing support from the
network
• ITU-T G.8275.2 IP/unicast, time and phase with partial support from the network
As displayed below –MiCLK can be connected to any Router/Switch between the Core and
Aggregation/Access network connected. In addition, the Grandmaster can be a redundant clock
source to the MiCLK.

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7. MiCLK Web
MiCLK can be managed from the Web in addition to CLI.

• 1588 Recovered block was added

• Another clock source is available in Clock Domain (APTS)

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8. MiCLK – Configuration Model

The following elements should be configured in MiCLK

1588 Recovered should be configured if APTS is required

9. Mobile Services: Application Diagram

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10. IP Allocation

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11. Configuruing MiCLK_GM – G.8275-2

11.1. Application Diagram

11.2. Initial Configuration

1. Change MiCLK DIP Switch to “Config” Mode.
2. Insert MiCLK into the hub.
3. Access the MiCLK with a telnet/Web to its default IP
address – 192.168.205.1
4. Configure the following:
 MNG
 GNSS
 Domain
 Master PTP profile g.8275-2
 Sync-E – Optional
5. Save.
6. Changed DIP switch to Normal.
7. Insert MiCLK into ETX-2i-10G (Port 0/17) or where the MNG flow is defined.

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11.3. Configuring the Hosting Device

2.ETX-2i_10G_MNG.txt 3.ETX-2i_10G_MNG_MiCLK.txt

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11.4. MiCLK Operation Modes (DIP Switch)

MiCLK is a member of the RAD Smart SFP family. As such, the DIP Switch configuration provides
four operational modes:
• INIT DB
• Normal
• Config
• SW Download

Mode Function

Normal Normal operation mode

Config Device response to its default IP address (192.168.205.1),

even if IP address has been changed (no host VLAN)

INIT DB Resets device database to its factory default values including reset host
parameters (IP, DGW, VLAN, etc’) during power up

SW Download Access MiCLK boot (“miBoot”) menu using SFP-CA.2

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11.5. MiCLK Basic Configuration (MNG)

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11.6. MiCLK G.8275-2 Profile Configuration (GNSS)

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11.7. MiCLK GNSS Status

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11.8. MiCLK G.8275-2 Profile Configuration (Domain)

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11.9. MiCLK G.8275-2 Profile Configuration (Router)

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11.10. MiCLK G.8275-2 Profile Configuration (Grandmaster)

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Status of GNSS Grandmaster

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11.11. MiCLK G.8275-2 Profile Configuration (Optionally SyncE)

12. MiCLK_APTS – G.8275-2

1. Change MiCLK DIP Switch to “Config” Mode
2. Insert MiCLK into the hub.
3. Access the MiCLK with Telnet to its default IP address – 192.168.205.1
4. Configure the following:
 MNG
 GNSS
 Domain
 Recovered 1 ptp profile g.8275-2 apts
 Master PTP profile g.8275-2
 Sync-E – Optionally
5. Save
6. Change DIP switch to Normal
7. Insert MiCLK into ETX-2i (Port 0/3)

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Configuration on Web:

Application Diagram

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12.1. MiCLK_APTS – G.8275-2

The following instructions are based on the previous slides??
For each group, repeat the following steps:
• MiCLK G.8275-2 Profile Configuration (GNSS).
• MiCLK G.8275-2 Profile Configuration (Domain).
• MiCLK G.8275-2 Profile Configuration (Router- set the IP per group).

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12.2. Clock domain – APTS clock source

APTS should be declared as a clock source in clock Domain

12.3. APTS – Recovered Clock

Recovered IP address should be identical to the 1588 Master IP address
CLI:
MiCLK>config>clock# [no] recovered <id> ptp profile g.8275-1 apts
MiCLK>config>clock>recovered(1)# [no] revertive
MiCLK>config>clock>recovered(1)# wait-to-restore <seconds>[0..720]default 300
MiCLK>config>clock>recovered(1)# [no] ip-address <ip-address>
MiCLK>config>clock>recovered(1)# ptp-domain <domain-id>[0..127, default 24]
MiCLK>config>clock>recovered(1)# clear-network-metrics {master-to-
slave|slave-to-master|all}
MiCLK>config>clock>recovered(1)# [no] shutdown

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12.4. APTS – Bind 1588 Master to Recovered Clock (Web)

The 1588 recovered entity can work opposite two 1588 Grandmasters

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12.4.1.APTS – Master Status

1588 Master attached to 1588 recovered (APTS) can be observed via WEB

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12.4.2.APTS – Recovered status

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12.5. MiCLK_APTS – G.8275-2

For each group, repeat the following steps:
• MiCLK G.8275-2 Profile Configuration (Master).
• MiCLK G.8275-2 Profile Configuration (Master Status).

12.6. ETX-205_Slave
Configure the following Flows thru the bridge:
• MNG Configuration for ETX-205_Slave : Using VLAN 4094
• 1588 Flows From/To MiCLK: Using VLAN 200

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12.6.1.ETX-205_Slave - G.8265-1

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12.7. Success Criteria – APTS

Disconnect the GNSS antenna from the side where the APTS is defined
The status of the GNSS is down on the Domain

The Clock Domain manages the frequency sources.

Thus, when there is GNSS failure, the Clock Domain switches to an alternative fallback
frequency.
This fallback frequency can be from SyncE or from APTS.
As a result, the Clock Domain shows Locked status to the selected frequency source.

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The PTP Master however, when GNSS fails, switches to Holdover states. This can be seen by the
clockClass in the Master screens.
When GNSS is LOCKED the transmitted clockClass is 6. When there is a GNSS failure, the
transmitted clockClass switches to 7. Depending on the frequency quality it either remains 7 or
downgrades according to Table 2 in G.8275.2 (and the corresponding table in G.8275.1).

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12.8. Success Criteria – APTS : CLI Log

Configure -> Reporting -> show log

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