Configuring SMPTE-2059-2

This section describes how to configure SMPTE-2059-2. An SMPTE-2059-2 network typically uses the BMC algorithm to dynamically establish the master-slave hierarchy. For different types of devices on an SMPTE-2059-2, the corresponding functions need to be configured.

Usage Scenario

The first step of establishing an SMPTE-2059-2 network is to import time signals from an external BITS clock source. The BMC algorithm can be used to select the grandmaster clock and master clock from SMPTE-2059-2 devices. Alternatively, the grandmaster clock and master clock can be manually configured. On a dynamic SMPTE-2059-2 network, clock source selection is implemented by comparing priorities to ensure the precision of clock signals to the maximum extent.

Pre-configuration Tasks

  • Set physical parameters of interfaces so that the interfaces are physically Up.
  • Run the license active file-name command to activate the clock synchronization license file on the main control board. If the clock synchronization license file is not loaded, the ptp enable command is not allowed to be configured.
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