Getting Started; Introduction - Spectracom SecureSync User Reference Manual

1.1 Getting Started
1.1

Getting Started

Welcome to this User Reference Guide for your SecureSync unit. Whether you read this online, on
paper, or in a pdf document, we sincerely hope you'll quickly find your way around.
Depending on what your objective is today, here are our recommendations on what to do next:
If you want to
technology, we suggest you
If you plan on
cepts of time and frequency synchronization, as well as network administration, we sug-
gest you start here:
If your unit is up and running, and you consider
about its features and functions—the easiest way to find the information you are looking for
is
Should you experience
1.2

Introduction

SecureSync
ity standards and best practices. It ensures accurate timing through multiple references, tamper-
proof management, and extensive logging. Robust network protocols are used to allow for easy
but secure configuration. Features can be enabled or disabled based on your network policies.
Installation is aided by DHCP (IPv4), AUTOCONF (IPv6), and a front-panel keypad and LCD dis-
play.
The 1-rack unit high (1RU) chassis supports GNSS input (SAASM GPS receivers, supporting
L1/L2, available for authorized users and required for the US DoD are available), IRIG input and
other input references. The unit is powered by AC on an IEC60320 connector. DC power as back-
up to AC power, or as the primary input power source, is also available.
2
install and configure
a.
browse through CHAPTER 1 first, and then
b.
familiarize yourself with the installation procedure and its variations—see "Install-
ation and Setup Summary" on page 16.
installing a SecureSync unit and you are
"Installation and Setup Summary" on page 16.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
the
INDEX
the .
technical problems
a.
"Troubleshooting" on page 445
b.
"INDEX" on page i
c. Online Knowledge Base
Spectracom
d.
"Technical Support" on page 500.
®
is a security-hardened network appliance designed to meet rigorous network secur-
a SecureSync , and have no or little experience
familiar
changing a specific setting
, or
, refer the following information sources:
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with this
with the basic technical con-
—or learning more