Cisco 800-08684-01 Timing Communication and CNTRL Card

Overview

The Cisco Timing Communication and CNTRL Card (part number 800-08684-01) delivers precise timing synchronization for a wide range of network applications. Designed to integrate seamlessly with Cisco routers and switches, this card provides reliable clock distribution, low jitter performance and robust control signaling. It is ideal for environments where accurate timekeeping is critical such as telecommunications, data center operations and broadcast networks.

Key Features

• Supports multiple timing protocols including NTP, PTP and legacy SONET/SDH
• Provides hardware based timestamping for sub microsecond accuracy
• Built-in redundancy options to ensure continuous operation
• Compact form factor fits standard Cisco chassis slots
• Plug-and-play installation with auto-detect of timing sources
• Low power consumption and heat generation for efficient deployment

Technical Specifications

• Form factor: 1RU card, compatible with Cisco ASR 9000 series chassis
• Interface: Dual RJ45 ports for timing input and output
• Supported protocols: NTP (IPv4/IPv6), PTP IEEE 1588 version 2, SONET/SDH
• Timing accuracy: +/- 100 nanoseconds typical
• Jitter: less than 20 nanoseconds RMS
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
• Power supply: 12 V DC, max 5 watts

Applications

• Telecom carrier networks requiring synchronized voice and data streams
• Data center environments that need precise time stamping for financial or logging purposes
• Broadcast and media distribution where frame-accurate timing is essential
• Industrial automation systems that rely on coordinated control signals
• Transportation and utility networks that use synchronized monitoring devices

This Cisco Timing Communication and CNTRL Card provides the reliability, precision and flexibility needed to keep modern network infrastructures in perfect sync.