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LANTIME M200/MSF : Compact NTP Time Server with integrated MSF Reference Clock

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LANTIME M200 time servers can be installed to provide accurate time to small and medium sized computer networks. This entry level time server synchronizes all systems either NTP- or SNTP-compatible utilizing a built-in Meinberg MSF radio clock as its primary reference time source. The MSF receiver decodes the MSF long wave radio signal and is capable of bridging interferences or a temporary loss of reception.

Key Features

Synchronization of NTP and SNTP compatible clients
Web based status and configuration interface (Demo) and console based graphical configuration utility
Supported networking protocols: IPv4, IPv6, HTTPS, HTTP, SSH, TELNET, SCP, SFTP, FTP, SYSLOG, SNMP
USB port for performing updates, lock front panel, and backup/restore configuration and log files.
60KHz Antenna (cable length up to 300m)

Description

The GNU/Linux operating system of the LANTIMEs SBC (Single Board Computer) has been optimized to ensure a high level of security and reliability.

A large LC display shows the state of the internal MSF receiver and the NTP subsystem. Three LEDs (green/red) indicate the status of the three main components: Reference Time (MSF), Time Synchronization Service (NTP) and Network (Link status). A fourth red LED is labelled ALARM and can be configured to signal any event that is covered by the notification handling routines.

The configuration of the system can be done by using a standard web browser for accessing the extensive but straightforward html interface. Alternatively a text based and menu driven setup utility can be started from the shell prompt after logging into the unit via Telnet or SSH.

The security-related features of LANTIME time servers satisfy highest demands. The time synchronization data can be reliably signed and secured by symmetric keys (MD5) and the NTP autokey procedures. This protects the clients against manipulated time and man-in-the-middle attacks and allows them to verify that the NTP packets they received were send by the LANTIME. Additionally the whole LANTIME configuration can be done by using encrypted channels (e.g. SSH, HTTPS or SNMPv3). Every unused/unneeded protocol can be disabled in order to reduce possible points of attack.

LANTIME time servers are designed to be deployed in IPv6 networks, the NTP time synchronization as well as the configuration interfaces (Web-based, SSH) comes with IPv6 support. You can assign several IPv6 addresses and the system supports automatic configuration by IPv6 autoconf.

Characteristics

Type of receiver:	Integrated MSF long wave radio receiver 60kHz (MSF website)
Type of antenna:	60KHz Outdoor Antenna AW02-60
Display:	LC-display, 2 x 40 characters, with backlight
Control elements:	Eight push buttons to set up basic network parameters and to change receiver settings
Status info:	Four bicolor LEDs showing status of: - reference time - time service - network - alarm
Network Interface:	RJ-45 Network Connection 10/100 MBit
Power supply:	85-264VAC (50/60Hz)
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports:	1x USB Port in rear panel: - install firmware upgrades - backup and restore configuration files - copy security keys - lock/unlock front keys
Single-Board-Computer:	i386 compatible 266Mhz CPU, 64 MB RAM, CF-Card drive
Operating System of the SBC:	Linux with nano kernel (incl. PPSkit)
Network protocols OSI Layer 4 (transport layer):	TCP, UDP
Network protocols OSI Layer 7 (application layer):	TELNET, FTP, SSH (incl. SFTP, SCP), HTTP, HTTPS, SYSLOG, SNMP
Internet Protocol (IP):	IP v4, IP v6
Network Autoconfiguration Support:	IPv4: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol - DHCP (RFC 2131) IPv6: Autoconfiguration Networking - AUTOCONF
Network Time Protocol (NTP):	NTP v2 (RFC 1119), NTP v3 (RFC 1305), NTP v4 (no RFC) SNTP v3 (RFC 1769), SNTP v4 (RFC 2030) MD5 Authentication and Autokey Key Management
Time Protocol (TIME):	Time Protocol (RFC 868)
Daytime Protocol (DAYTIME):	Daytime Protocol (RFC 867)
IEC 61850:	Synchronization of IEC 61850 compliant devices by using SNTP
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP):	HTTP/HTTPS (RC 2616)
Secure Shell (SSH):	SSH v1.3, SSH v1.5, SSH v2 (OpenSSH)
Telnet:	Telnet (RFC 854-RFC 861)
Power consumption:	20W
Form Factor:	Desktop housing (335 x 45 x 240 mm)
Ambient temperature:	0 ... 50°C / 32 ... 122°F
Humidity:	Max. 85%
Scope of supply:	The system will be delivered inclusive of 60KHz outdoor antenna, mounting kit and 10m coaxial cable type RG58.
Technical Support:	Meinberg offers free lifetime technical support via telephone or e-mail.
Warranty:	Three-Year Warranty
Firmware Updates:	Firmware is field-upgradeable, updates can be installed directly at the unit or via a remote network connection. Software updates are provided free of charge, for the lifetime of your Meinberg product.
RoHS-Status of the product:	This product is fully RoHS compliant
WEEE status of the product:	This product is handled as a B2B category product. In order to secure a WEEE compliant waste disposal it has to be returned to the manufacturer. Any transportation expenses for returning this product (at its end of life) have to be incurred by the end user, whereas Meinberg will bear the costs for the waste disposal itself.
Additional Information:	Additional information about the Meinberg LANTIME family of NTP time servers and other LANTIME models can be found on the LANTIME NTP Time Server Family Page .