Course Outline

Introduction to Network Synchronization

  • Why synchronization matters in telecom networks
  • Synchronization requirements for mobile (4G/5G) services
  • Overview of timing distribution architectures

Synchronization Fundamentals

  • Frequency, phase, and time concepts
  • GNSS fundamentals and holdover principles
  • Impact of synchronization errors on services

OSA 5421 Platform Overview

  • Hardware components and form factors
  • Software architecture and functional modules
  • Licensing and feature sets

Interfaces, Protocols, and Timing Sources

  • Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) concepts and implementation
  • Precision Time Protocol (PTP) profiles and deployment
  • GNSS inputs, NTP, and hybrid timing source strategies

Design and Deployment Practices

  • Topology options: centralized, distributed, and hybrid
  • Capacity planning and sizing for timing domains
  • Site commissioning and cabling considerations

Monitoring and KPI Management with FSP NM

  • Key synchronization KPIs and thresholds
  • Using alarms, logs, and telemetry for visibility
  • Reporting and trend analysis for proactive maintenance

Troubleshooting and Fault Resolution

  • Common fault scenarios and root-cause methodology
  • Debugging PTP, SyncE, and GNSS-related issues
  • Field tools, test procedures, and acceptance checks

High Availability, Security, and Resilience

  • Redundancy options and seamless switchover
  • Security hardening for management and timing planes
  • Mitigations for GNSS threats and holdover enhancement

Management, Automation, and Integration

  • Device management interfaces and CLI essentials
  • Automation approaches: templates, scripts, and orchestration
  • Integration with OSS/NMS and fault/performance systems

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • An understanding of IP networking concepts
  • Familiarity with timing and synchronization basics
  • Basic knowledge of mobile network (RAN) elements and transport

Audience

  • Synchronization engineers and planners
  • Transport and RAN network engineers
  • Network operations and field commissioning teams
 14 Hours

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