To configure a synchronization domain and create synchronization groups

Note: A synchronization domain is created automatically when a new IEEE 1588 PTP clock with a unique domain ID is created or discovered. You cannot create synchronization domains manually.

Steps
 
1 

Choose Tools→Synchronization Manager from the main menu. The Synchronization Manager form opens.

2 

Configure the filter criteria, if required, and click on the Search button.

3 

Choose a synchronization domain and click on the Properties button. The Synchronization Domain (Edit) form opens with the General tab displayed.

4 

Configure the parameters:

  • Displayed Name

  • Description

5 

Click on the Sync Groups tab button.

6 

Click on the Create button. The Synchronization Group (Create) form opens with the General tab displayed.

7 

Configure the parameters:

  • Group ID

  • Auto-Assign ID

  • Displayed Name

  • Description

8 

Click on the Network Elements tab button.

9 

To add NEs to the synchronization group:

  1. Click on the Add button. The Select Network Elements form opens.

  2. Configure the filter criteria, if required, and click on the Search button.

    Note:

    Only NEs with configured IEEE 1588 PTP clocks are displayed.

  3. Choose one or more NEs and click on the OK button. The Select Network Elements form closes.

10 

Click on the OK button. A dialog box opens.

11 

Click on the OK button to confirm the changes. The Synchronization Group (Create) form closes.

12 

Repeat Step 6 to Step 11 to create more synchronization groups, as required.

13 

Click on the Apply button. A dialog box opens.

14 

Click on the OK button. The Synchronization Domain (Edit) form closes.

15 

Close the Synchronization Manager form.

End of steps