HJ260 GNSS BeiDou Network Time Server

High-Precision Network Time Server for Telecom, Data Center and Critical Infrastructure

APEX GROUP provides the HJ260 GNSS BeiDou Network Time Server, a high-performance timing solution designed for applications requiring precise network synchronization, reliable time distribution and secure timestamp services.

Based on GNSS satellite timing sources including BeiDou, the HJ260 series provides high-accuracy time synchronization services through standard NTP/SNTP protocols. It supports enterprise networks, telecom systems, data centers, financial systems, industrial automation, power grids and other critical infrastructure applications.

The HJ260 series supports multiple hardware platforms and localized operating system environments, including domestic CPU architectures, secure operating systems and enterprise-grade storage solutions, providing a reliable timing infrastructure for modern digital networks.

Key Features

High-Precision Time Synchronization

• GNSS satellite reference synchronization accuracy:<100ns<>

• 1PPS pulse output accuracy:<30ns rms="">

• LAN NTP synchronization accuracy: 0.1–2ms typical

• Complex network NTP synchronization accuracy:<10ms<>

• Frequency accuracy:<1×10⁻¹² daily="" average="">

Advanced Network Timing Capability

• Supports NTP v1/v2/v3/v4 and SNTP protocols

• Supports unicast, multicast and broadcast modes

• Up to 100,000 NTP requests per second per port

• Supports more than 5 million timing clients

• Supports IPv4, IPv6 and IPv4/IPv6 hybrid networks

Reliable Reference Source Management

HJ260 supports multiple reference sources with automatic priority switching, ensuring continuous timing availability.

Supported reference inputs:

• GNSS / BeiDou satellite timing

• 1PPS + TOD

• IRIG-B

• PTP IEEE 1588v2

Optional holdover solutions:

• High-stability OCXO

• Rubidium atomic clock

Network Synchronization and Security

The HJ260 series provides secure and reliable network timing services through:

• MD5 authentication

• Certificate-based encryption

• SNMP network management

• SYSLOG monitoring

• Email alarm notification

• Complete event logging

• Remote management via SSH / Telnet / Console

The system supports:

• Network interface bonding

• Load balancing

• Dual-server hot standby

• Virtual IP heartbeat detection

to improve system availability and service continuity.

Hardware Interfaces

Network Interfaces

• 6 × Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports

• 4 × Gigabit SFP optical ports

Timing Outputs

• 1PPS pulse output

• TOD serial time code output

• IRIG-B output (optional)

• PTP output (optional)

• 10MHz frequency output (optional)

Management Interfaces

• Console port

• USB interface

• VGA interface

Monitoring and Management Software

The HJ260 series supports professional timing monitoring tools for centralized management.

Monitoring functions include:

• GNSS satellite lock status monitoring

• Reference source status monitoring

• NTP server performance monitoring

• Client synchronization status monitoring

• Time deviation alarm

• Synchronization failure alarm

• Network service quality monitoring

Supported management protocols:

• SNMP

• SYSLOG

• EMAIL

Operating System Compatibility

The HJ260 series supports synchronization services for various operating environments:

• Linux

• Windows

• Kylin OS

• UOS

• Other enterprise operating systems

It provides accurate timing synchronization for:

• Server clusters

• Database systems

• Industrial control systems

• Enterprise applications

Applications

Telecom Networks

• 5G base station synchronization

• Mobile network timing

• Telecom infrastructure synchronization

• Network equipment timestamp services

Data Centers

• Server cluster synchronization

• Cloud infrastructure timing

• Financial transaction timestamping

• Data security and compliance applications

Power & Energy

• Smart grid synchronization

• Substation timing

• Power system event recording

Industrial Automation

• Industrial control systems

• Manufacturing automation

• Process control timing

Government & Critical Infrastructure

• Secure network timing

• Mission-critical systems

• Public infrastructure synchronization

Technical Specifications

Why Choose APEX GROUP Timing Solutions?

• High-accuracy GNSS and BeiDou synchronization technology

• Designed for telecom and critical infrastructure applications

• Support for global network environments

• Flexible interfaces and configuration options

• Compatible with enterprise IT and communication systems

• Suitable for telecom operators, data centers and industrial customers

Related Products

• GNSS Time Server

• BeiDou Time Synchronization Server

• PTP Grandmaster Clock

• IEEE 1588v2 Timing Server

• Telecom Synchronization Equipment

• Network Timing Solutions