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Symmetricom Unveils Network Time DisplaysWASHINGTON, Oct 15, 2008 (ASCRIBE NEWS via COMTEX) -- Symmetricom, a provider of precise time and frequency technologies that allow for the deployment, and enable the management of networks, announced network time displays, maintenance free NTP reference clocks that keep accurate time by synchronizing their time over the network to a network time server, eliminating the need for dedicated time distribution cables. The company said the clocks, now available in digital or analog displays including 12 or 24 hour formats, use existing Ethernet network infrastructure and the standard network time protocol (NTP) to keep time. "Time over the network saves both time and money since it is not necessary to pull dedicated timing cables throughout a facility to transfer the time to the displays," said Paul Skoog, product marketing manager at Symmetricom. "All displays are available with either standard AC power and Ethernet connections or a combined Power-over-Ethernet connection (PoE) which allows for fewer cables and easier, faster installation." Once connected to the network, automatic network address configuration via host configuration protocol (DHCP) coupled with the display discovery and remote management software makes for configuration and control of the displays over the network from a single PC. It is not necessary to physically see the display to change the settings and verify the correct time and formats. Display configuration is saved to non-volatile memory to survive any power fail situation. The time displays will be shipping in October, the company noted in a release. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) ((Distributed via M2 Communications Ltd - http://www.m2.com)) http://www.10meters.com Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected] |