Abstract

Multi‑datacenter, multi‑device distributed time‑synchronization networks face challenges such as fragmented management, delayed fault detection, and the inability to perform unified auditing of time‑series data. The newly launched intelligent, network‑wide time‑synchronization monitoring platform from Zhongxin Chuang employs… B/S Web architecture, no client installation required, enabling access across the entire network. NTP/PTP The system provides centralized, visualized management and control of servers, digital sub‑clocks, and security isolation devices, integrating five core functions: real-time synchronization deviation monitoring, multi‑level flexible alerting, device asset management, and time‑series log auditing. It is suitable for time‑synchronization network operations across industries, including finance, rail transit, data centers, and Party‑and‑government information technology innovation sectors.

I. Industry Background and Timing Challenges

Large enterprises operate numerous data centers across multiple regions and deploy a vast array of time‑synchronization devices at various sites, whereas traditional standalone systems… Web Management requires logging into each device individually, resulting in low operational efficiency. Faults such as synchronization deviations exceeding thresholds, satellite signal loss, and black screens on subordinate clocks cannot be proactively flagged, relying instead on manual inspections. Time‑series audit logs are stored in a fragmented manner, making cross‑device aggregation and root‑cause analysis highly challenging. Furthermore, there is no centralized asset management ledger, leaving maintenance and replacement of time‑synchronization equipment without unified alerts for scheduled upkeep or expiration.

II. Introduction to the Core Functions of the Network-Wide Unified Time Monitoring Platform

1. B/S Lightweight architecture: Direct browser access, supporting multi-device login on PCs and tablets, and compatible with domestically developed Kylin and UOS operating systems.

2. Real-time Monitoring Module: Provides real-time, visualized display of synchronization deviations across all time‑synchronization devices on the network, satellite signal strength, device operating load, and interface status.

3. Flexible Alerting Module: Supports multi-channel alerts via email, SMS, and audio‑visual dry contacts; enables custom deviation thresholds and tiered notification of fault types.

4. Asset Management Module: Enter the inventory records for all time servers, sub‑clocks, and isolation devices, documenting procurement dates, maintenance intervals, and firmware versions.

5. Security Audit Module: Centralized collection and storage of time-series logs and operation logs from all devices, with support for retrieving and exporting audit reports by time, data center, or device model.

III. Core Technical Parameters and Functional Advantages

1. Network Carrying: Single platform support for access 500 Time‑synchronization equipment at the platform level supports unified management across network segments and data centers in different regions.

2. Permission Hierarchy: Three-tier account permissions—Super Administrator, Data Center Operations, and Auditor—with full audit trails for all operations.

3. Data Storage: Local Storage of Time-Series Monitoring Data ≥3 Year, automatic log backups are supported, along with geo-redundant backup policies;

4. Protocol compatibility: Compatible SNMP 、 HTTP 、 NTP 、 PTP Supports multiple device‑connection protocols and is compatible with both proprietary and third‑party time‑synchronization hardware.

IV. Platform Deployment and Integration Process

1. Server Deployment: The platform software is deployed on standard data center servers and supports both physical machines and domestically developed virtualization platforms.

2. Device Access Configuration: All Zhongxin Chuang DNTS/DNPTP/DNSIS/ Digital sub-clock activated SNMP Management protocol, configure the platform server IP ；

3. Alert channel configuration: bind the O&M personnel’s E-mail and SMS gateway, and set first-, second-, and third-level fault alert policies;

4. Asset ledger entry: Batch import all time‑synchronization device information and configure automatic reminders for maintenance expiration.

5. Audit Report Configuration: Customize monthly and quarterly time-series run report templates, with automatic scheduled generation and export.

V. Compliance Adaptation and Industry Certification

The platform’s audit functionality meets the requirements of the Security Protection Level. 2.0 Level 3, time-series auditing for the financial industry, and operation and maintenance specifications for rail transit equipment rooms, B/S Architecture adapted for deployment on domestically developed, indigenous‑technology servers, accompanied by a complete software copyright registration certificate.

VI. Real-World Application Cases

State-owned major banks’ provincial data centers, subway group’s network-wide server rooms, and central state‑owned enterprises’ information‑technology innovation‑driven data centers have deployed a unified network‑wide time‑synchronization monitoring platform, bringing over a thousand time‑synchronization servers and secondary clocks under centralized management and reducing fault‑alert response times. 90% , Annual time-series audit reports are generated automatically, significantly reducing operational and maintenance manpower.

VII. Operations and Maintenance Management and Full-Lifecycle Service Assurance

The platform offers free upgrades to the basic version and provides remote support from the manufacturer’s technical engineers for configuring bulk device connectivity. 7×24 Hourly platform operations and technical support, with on-site deployment and debugging, as well as operator training services provided on demand.

Conclusion

The intelligent, network-wide time‑synchronization monitoring platform establishes a centralized control foundation for distributed timing networks, providing a one‑stop solution to end‑to‑end operational challenges—including time‑series monitoring, alerting, asset management, and auditing—across multiple devices, while supporting standardized management of large‑scale timing systems across all industries.