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Add coaxial connectors for Sub Miniature type A and Sub miniature type B to support GNSS and Timing interfaces #16334

Open pobk opened 1 month ago

pobk commented 1 month ago

NetBox version

v4.0.3

Feature type

Data model extension

Proposed functionality

NetBox does not presently support Coaxial SMA connector types. Notably SM type A and SM Type B typically used for GNSS antennas and 1PPS timing interfaces

Use case

Intel E810-XXVDA4 quad port 25Gbit ethernet cards for example, provide connectivity points for 2x SMA and 1x SMB interfaces to connect GNSS and timing infrastructure. (1PPS port.)

See adaptor features section in this brief: https://cdrdv2.intel.com/v1/dl/getContent/641626

Several routers in the diaggregated core feature GNSS and 1PPS coaxial interfaces - EdgeCore CSR440 for example.

Database changes

None

External dependencies

None

jeremystretch commented 1 month ago

typically used for GNSS antennas and 1PPS timing interfaces

These do not sound like network interfaces.

pobk commented 4 weeks ago

They're typically used in precision timing interfaces. 1PPS typically uses RJ45, but as I pointed out, the E810 has SM-B terminals.

These are probably more appropriate as front-port types, rather than network interfaces.