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Hardware Installation Guide
Ver
Date
1.0
March 2021
2.0
August 2021
3.0
August 2021
4.0
October 2021
4.1
November 2021
4.2
November 2021
4.3
November 2021
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Silicom Connectivity Solutions , 14 Atir Yeda St. Kfar-Sava 4464323, Israel
TimeSync STS2
Written By
Approved
By
Eytan Dagry
Eytan Dagry
Eytan Dagry
Eytan Dagry
Eytan Dagry
David Hendel
Changes
Initial version
New HW version 2.
Update pictures
Update product picture for HW with USB retention connector
Added Appendix B
Update LED specification
Added list of approved transceivers
Some fixes in lspci and usb commands
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  • Page 1 Silicom reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any products or data herein to improve reliability, function or design.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Silicom TimeSync Hardware Installation Guide Contents INTRODUCTION ............................ 3 ............................. 3 URPOSE ............................3 EFINITIONS INSTALL CARD IN CHASSIS ......................4 .............................. 4 NPACK LED I ..........................5 NDICATIONS STS C ........................5 OUNT THE ....................... 8 OUNT DDITIONAL ANEL...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    5G/Class C wireless base stations and carrier-grade systems. The Silicom STS2 provides support to synchronize the host system from any of the eight 1G/10G ports or from an external 1PPS or 10MHz. The STS2 TimeSync server adapter supports both 1588v2/PTP and SyncE for high clock accuracy in PTP Master and PTP Slave modes.

  • Page 4: Install Card In Chassis

    Silicom TimeSync Hardware Installation Guide 2 INSTALL CARD IN CHASSIS Unpack Unpack the STS card and verify you have all the following items: • STS2 TimeSync card • Additional connection panel • GNSS/In band USB cable The following table and figure describe the ports and connections on the card.

  • Page 5: Led Indications

    Silicom TimeSync Hardware Installation Guide LED Indications Port # LEDs LEDs LED Positions 4 green LEDs: Link 4 yellow LEDs: On metal bracket, above 4 SFPs OFF at all time 4 green LEDs: Link On metal bracket, left of QSFP Mount the STS Card Locate a free PCIe slot in the host computer in which to install the STS card.
  • Page 6 Silicom TimeSync Hardware Installation Guide Position the card above the slot. Align the slit in the card connector with the peg in the slot. Page 6 of 16...
  • Page 7 Silicom TimeSync Hardware Installation Guide Push the card downwards into the slot. Apply moderate pressure until the card “clicks” into place and sits snugly in the slot. Card sits snugly in slot Ensure the card connectors align with the slot’s back panel aperture and secure the card with a screw.

  • Page 8: Mount Additional Panel

    Silicom TimeSync Hardware Installation Guide Mount Additional Panel 10MHz input Connect to 10MHz output Connect to Additional panel 1PPS output Connect to Panel connectors 1PPS input Connect to Antenna RF input Connect to Mount the additional panel on the host computer. Use a rear aperture adjacent to the STS card.
  • Page 9 Silicom TimeSync Hardware Installation Guide The following figure shows the STS card panel and the additional panel mounted in adjacent apertures on the rear of the host computer. Screws securing cards STS card Additional panel STS card ports Panel connectors Secure the panel with a screw.

  • Page 10: Connect The Additional Panel Rf Cables To The Sts Card

    Silicom TimeSync Hardware Installation Guide Connect the Additional Panel RF Cables to the STS Card Plug the five RF cable connectors (type I-PEX MHSI) of the additional panel cables into the relevant five SMA sockets on the STS card marked A, B,C, D, and E.
  • Page 11 Silicom TimeSync Hardware Installation Guide Connect the USB cable: • Connect the connector to F on the STS card. • Connect the USB connector to a USB port on the host computer. Page 11 of 16...

  • Page 12: Identifying The Card In The Linux System

    Silicom TimeSync Hardware Installation Guide 3 IDENTIFYING THE CARD IN THE LINUX SYSTEM After installing the card and powering up the system, verify that the card is identified by the system. Run lsusb to view the device location on the USB bus: (note the below is example of what you can get, need to see that you have the two lines in RED) The output should include the two lines in the red box.

  • Page 13: Appendix A: Timesync Sma Metal Bracket Kits

    Silicom TimeSync Hardware Installation Guide 4 APPENDIX A: TIMESYNC SMA METAL BRACKET KITS 10MHz output Additional panel 10MHz input 1PPS output Panel 1PPS input connectors Antenna RF input Full height Low profile metal bracket metal bracket No. Of Panel Cable Length...

  • Page 14: Appendix B: Usage Precautions Of Rf Cables

    Silicom TimeSync Hardware Installation Guide 5 APPENDIX B: Usage Precautions OF RF Cables Note: RF cable connector is sensitive and extra precaution required to mate the connectors. Insertion: • To mate a connector, place the plug connector above the receptable connector, the mating axes of both the connector plug on cable and the receptable connector on board must be aligned together to allow connectors mating.
  • Page 15 Silicom TimeSync Hardware Installation Guide Extraction: • Improper extraction can subject the plug and receptacle to uneven twisting or wrenching motions which can result in damage to the connectors. • To disconnect a connector, use your nails or end portion of ”L” shape available tool, locate it under the connector flanges and pull off vertically.

  • Page 16: Appendix C: Approved Transceivers

    Silicom TimeSync Hardware Installation Guide 6 APPENDIX C: Approved transceivers Media Type: Vendor: Vendor PN: Summary Specification: QSFP+, Finisar FTL410QD2C 4x10G/s Gb/s, 850nm, Maximum link 300M/OM3/MMF, 400M/OM4/MMF, MPO,0-70C 4x10G-SR SFP+, 10G- Finisar FTLX8571D3BCV 10Gb/s, 850nm, 300m/OM3/MMF, Duplex LC, 0-70C SFP+, 10G-...

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