Using Timestamps

You must perform the following tasks to use the timestamp feature:

 

S.No

Task

Using GigaVUE-FM, Refer to:

Using GigaVUE-OS CLI, Refer to:

1.

Select PTP as the time synchronization source for your device.

Using PTP, you can synchronize distributed clocks with nanoseconds accuracy.

Configuring PTP Globally

“ptp” command section in the GigaVUE-OS CLI Reference Guide

2.

After you enable PTP on the required network port, check the port’s PTP clock state, PTP configuration, and the synchronization status.

Viewing the PTP Configuration on a Port

“Related Commands” section under the “ptp” command section in the GigaVUE-OS CLI Reference Guide

3.

Enable timestamp on the required ports. You can add timestamps to ingress or egress packets, or to both the packets.

Enabling Timestamp on a Port

“port” command section in the GigaVUE-OS CLI Reference Guide

4.

View the PTP statistics for troubleshooting purposes.

Viewing PTP Details

“Related Commands” section under the “ptp” command section in the GigaVUE-OS CLI Reference Guide