This document discusses timing offsets in the M-CMTS architecture. It explains how timestamps are applied in sync packets and how timing offsets are calculated during ranging to account for delays between the CMTS, EQAM and CM.
This document discusses timing offsets in the M-CMTS architecture. It explains how timestamps are applied in sync packets and how timing offsets are calculated during ranging to account for delays between the CMTS, EQAM and CM.
This document discusses timing offsets in the M-CMTS architecture. It explains how timestamps are applied in sync packets and how timing offsets are calculated during ranging to account for delays between the CMTS, EQAM and CM.
This document discusses timing offsets in the M-CMTS architecture. It explains how timestamps are applied in sync packets and how timing offsets are calculated during ranging to account for delays between the CMTS, EQAM and CM.
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Timing Offset in
the M-CMTS Architecture
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M-CMTS Diagram: Assumptions
DTI Server
Delay=0
EQAM
t0=100
CMTS-EQAM Delay=20
RF Delay=20
CM
MC1/0/0:0 Combining Point Sync=100
CMTS
Cable 5/0/0
We assume (as per DOCSIS Spec) we timestamp the Sync packets in the DS TC sub layer We assume zero delay added by coax cable from CMTS or EQAM to the combining point 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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RF Protocol Stack (FW)
Data Link Layer
CMTS Stack
CM Stack
IP
IP
Forwarding
802.2/DIX LLC
802.2/DIX LLC
Link Security
Link Security
Cable MAC
PHY Layer
DS TC Layer US Cable Cable PMD PMD
CMTS-NSI Interface to/from Network Equipment 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
Cable MAC DS TC Layer US Cable Cable PMD PMD
Cable Network Transmission
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Transparent Bridging
802.2/DIX LLC 802.3/DIX MAC 802.3 10Base-T
CMCI Interface to/from
CPE
CMTS Stack (Downstream)
The timestamp value in the Sync Packet is placed at the moment the first byte of the packet is leaving the DS TC Layer DS TC Layer
This time is expected to be fix
Cable PMD
Cable Network Transmission
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MC520x: Timestamp of SYNC Msg
JIB
BCM3033 TX
SAW
UPX
DS0
UPX
DS1
Fix or Deterministic delay
BCM3033 TX
SAW
DTI Timestamp
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RFGW-1: Timestamp of SYNC Msg
DTI Timestamp
Fix or Deterministic delay
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Ranging Offset: Downstream on Legacy LC
100 CMTS Sync (100)
CM
Ranging Interval Timing offset (180-140) = 40
MAP (RNG-REQ=140)
290
180 190
140
110
RNG-REQ
RNG-REQ MAP RNG-RSP SID=2 (SID: 2, TO=40) (290)
100 110
130 140
160
180
250
RNG-REQ could be answered between 140-200
Network Delay (one way) =20
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Ranging Offset: Modular Cable Interface
Ranging Interval 100 CMTS Sync (100) 100
140
110
MAP (RNG-REQ=140)
180
Timing offset (180-140) = 40
RNG-REQ
RNG-REQ 210
EQAM Sync (120) CM
120
140
290
210
180
MAP RNG-RSP SID=2 (SID: 2, TO=40) (240)
200
290
250
RNG-REQ could be answered between 140-200
Network Delay (one way) =20 Delay between CMTS and EQAM = 20 CMTS and EQAM have the same timeline 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Timestamps in M-CMTS DTI Server
EQAM
t0=120 t0=100
Sync=120
Network Delay=20 Sync=120
Network Delay=20
CM
MC1/0/0:0
Sync=100 Sync=100
Combining Point
Sync=100
CMTS
Cable 5/0/0
We assume (as per DOCSIS Spec) we timestamp is in the TC sub layer
We assume zero delay added by coax cable from CMTS or EQAM to the combining point 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Conclusions The network delay between CMTS and EQAM is irrelevant for the timing offset calculation. It is key the EQAM sets the timestamp of SYNC packets at the moment the first byte of the packets is exiting the DS TS convergence layer. It is key since the SYNC packet is time stamped to have a deterministic delay between the exit of the DS TC later and the exit in the Physical Media Dependent sublayer. Whether the CM is receiving the SYNC packets from a Legacy DS or a Remote DS (from EQAM), the timeline for that CM should not have discontinuities at the moment of a DCC#4 operation to guarantee the CM to stay online. 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
