Cisco 800-07049-03 454 Timing Control+ Card - High-Precision Clock for 4500 Series Switches

Overview
The Cisco 454 Timing Control+ Card (part number 800-07049-03) delivers high-precision clock synchronization for Cisco 4500 Series switches. Designed for mission-critical networks, this timing control card ensures accurate time stamping, seamless coordination of voice, video, and data traffic, and compliance with stringent industry timing standards such as ITU-T G.8261 and IEEE 1588 (Precision Time Protocol).

Key Features

• High-precision timing engine with sub-nanosecond accuracy
• Supports both Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) and PTPv2 (IEEE 1588) for flexible deployment
• Redundant clock sources and hot-swap capability for uninterrupted operation
• Integrated GPS receiver option for absolute time reference
• Compact, plug-in card compatible with existing 4500 Series chassis
• Low power consumption and fan-less design for reduced operating costs

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: 800-07049-03
• Form factor: 1RU card, 3.5-inch rack width
• Clock accuracy: +/- 1 ns (P2P) / +/- 10 ns (E2E)
• Supported interfaces: 100/1000BASE-X, 10GBASE-X, SFP, SFP+
• Power draw: 8 W max
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
• Environmental compliance: RoHS, WEEE

Applications
The 454 Timing Control+ Card is ideal for:

• Carrier and service provider networks requiring precise synchronization for TDM, VoIP, and mobile backhaul
• Financial trading platforms where timestamp accuracy is essential for compliance and audit trails
• Industrial automation and IoT deployments that depend on coordinated device timing
• Broadcast and media production facilities that need frame-accurate video and audio distribution
• Data center environments implementing time-sensitive networking (TSN) for low-latency applications

By integrating the Cisco 454 Timing Control+ Card into your 4500 Series switch, you gain reliable, high-precision clocking that enhances network performance, reduces latency, and supports future-ready timing protocols.