Cisco ASR 907 IEEE 1588-2008 BC/MC License
Enhance your Cisco ASR 907 network with precise timing synchronization capabilities enabled by the IEEE 1588-2008 license, ensuring critical operational accuracy.
- Precision Timing: Enables Boundary Clock (BC) and Master Clock (MC) functionality for highly accurate time distribution.
- Network Synchronization: Ensures critical network devices operate with synchronized time, vital for performance and compliance.
- Feature Unlock: Activates advanced IEEE 1588-2008 protocols on supported Cisco ASR 907 platforms.
- Subscription Access: Provides ongoing access to the licensed features through a flexible subscription model.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco platform software subscription license that enables IEEE 1588-2008 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) capabilities on Cisco ASR 907 routers. It specifically unlocks Boundary Clock (BC) and Master Clock (MC) functionality, allowing for highly accurate time synchronization across your network infrastructure.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market organizations utilize this license to ensure their network devices maintain precise time, which is critical for applications requiring strict timing accuracy, such as financial trading, telecommunications, and industrial automation. It integrates directly into the Cisco ASR 907 platform, enhancing its existing routing and switching functions with advanced timing services.
- IEEE 1588-2008 Compliance: Activates support for the latest precision time protocol standards.
- Boundary Clock (BC) Functionality: Allows the router to act as a clock boundary, synchronizing downstream devices.
- Master Clock (MC) Functionality: Enables the router to serve as a master clock source for the network.
- Subscription Billing: Provides flexible, recurring access to the licensed features.
- Platform Specific: Designed for deployment on Cisco ASR 907 series routers.
Equip your mid-market network with precise timing accuracy and ensure operational integrity with this essential Cisco license.
What This Enables
Enable Precise Network Time Synchronization
Enable teams to achieve highly accurate time synchronization across network devices, crucial for applications demanding strict timing. Streamline operations by ensuring all network components operate from a unified, precise time source.
enterprise network infrastructure, time-sensitive applications, distributed systems, high-frequency trading environments
Support Telecommunications Network Requirements
Organizations deploying advanced telecommunications services can meet stringent timing accuracy requirements for mobile backhaul and carrier-grade Ethernet. Businesses migrating to 5G or upgrading existing infrastructure will benefit from synchronized timing.
telecom service providers, mobile network operators, carrier Ethernet deployments, critical infrastructure networks
Automate Time Distribution for Industrial Control
Teams managing industrial control systems can automate precise time distribution to PLCs and sensors, enhancing operational efficiency and safety. Automate compliance with industry standards that mandate synchronized time for critical processes.
industrial automation, SCADA systems, manufacturing execution systems, critical infrastructure monitoring
Key Features
IEEE 1588-2008 Support
Ensures compliance with modern precision time protocol standards, enabling accurate time distribution for critical applications.
Boundary Clock (BC) Functionality
Allows the router to synchronize downstream devices, extending precise timing throughout the network infrastructure.
Master Clock (MC) Functionality
Enables the router to act as a primary time source, providing a stable and accurate reference for the network.
Subscription Licensing
Provides flexible, ongoing access to the IEEE 1588-2008 features with predictable billing and easy management.
Cisco ASR 907 Platform Integration
Seamlessly integrates with existing Cisco ASR 907 routers, enhancing their capabilities without requiring new hardware.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require precise timestamping for transactions to meet regulatory compliance, audit requirements, and ensure the integrity of high-frequency trading operations.
Telecommunications & Utilities
The telecommunications sector relies on highly synchronized timing for services like 5G, mobile backhaul, and carrier Ethernet, while utilities need it for grid synchronization and smart metering.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and automation processes demand precise time synchronization for efficient operation, data correlation, and safety in manufacturing environments.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies, particularly those involved in critical infrastructure or research, may require precise timing for secure communications, data logging, and operational coordination.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is IEEE 1588-2008?
IEEE 1588-2008, also known as the Precision Time Protocol (PTP), is a standard that defines how to synchronize clocks in measurement and control systems over a network. It provides nanosecond-level accuracy, far exceeding traditional Network Time Protocol (NTP).
What is the difference between a Boundary Clock and a Master Clock?
A Master Clock is the primary source of time for a PTP domain. A Boundary Clock sits between the master clock and slave clocks, translating PTP messages and improving synchronization accuracy for downstream devices by isolating them from network jitter.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is specifically designed for the Cisco ASR 907 router platform. It unlocks IEEE 1588-2008 capabilities on compatible ASR 907 models.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.